The soil

Soil can be friend or foe to your lawn, either encouraging or hampering grass health. You can do everything right at the surface—watering, mowing, fertilizing—but the soil underneath could be thwarting your efforts. Fall is a good time to learn more about your yard’s soil and how it may be affecting your lawn’s health.

Do you know dirt about soil? Here's a three-step primer

Soil is the lifeblood of our planet and we need to keep it healthy and fertile. Learn more about soil conservation.

Close up image of seedling breaking through the top layer of soil in the garden.

See the best animal manure types to use in your garden to energize and power up your soil and plants this year - and how to apply it safely!

The Jewish mystics of the 17th century, the Kabbalists, created a special ritual—modeled after the Passover seder—to celebrate God's presence in nature. Today in modern Israel, Tu BiShvat has become a national holiday, a tree planting festivaTu BiShvat is not mentioned in the Torah. Scholars believe the holiday was originally an agricultural festival, corresponding to the beginning of spring in Israel. But a critical historical event helped Tu BiShvat evolve from a simple celebration of…

Get great results with your veggies and herbs by choosing the best soil for raised garden beds.

Fall is the perfect time to recharge the soil in your raised beds. See how to bring life back to your soil and grow big next year!

How you plant your garden can have a huge impact on its overall success. See our 5 big secrets for planting your garden to get it off to a great start!