SHREVEPORT, La. - If you’re gearing up for summer planting, knowing your soil could be the key to gardening success. Mark Wilson with the LSU Ag Center says there is a big difference between potting ...

Potting mix is not the same thing as soil. “Potting mix contains no soil and is a lightweight mixture that’s ideal for ...

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them really thrive. And although the words “potting mix” and “potting soil” are ...

Many gardeners like to use raised beds to grow their bounty—they create a lovely border, limit weeds, and are easier on your back—but they can also be quite costly to fill, especially if they’re more ...

While at the pool this past week, I had a friend who asked me about getting started with some new raised beds. He has reached the point where he is working with a number of raised beds. He talked to ...

Gardening is a relaxing yet fun hobby, but it isn't as simple as throwing some seeds into dirt. There are many easy tips to help you succeed but also a number of things to consider: soil type, ...

One of the most commonly asked questions in gardening is ‘what’s the difference between mulch and compost?’ Both are usually brown and soil-like, both help nurture plant growth – so how come they are ...