Plants do not fail quietly. They droop, yellow, stall out, and send a clear message that something below the surface needs ...

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Soil compaction can bring with it serious consequences when trying to grow anything green. In fact, it can be almost ...

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You bought that premium bag of fescue, then spread out the seed with your broadcast spreader exactly as specified by the instructions on the bag. You’ve been watering it three times a day religiously ...

FARGO - Widespread flooding, which made the 2011 growing season challenging for many North Dakota producers, continues to pose problems this spring. One issue is managing these flooded soils now that ...

Q. I’m trying to grow annual vinca in Zone 5. I got some this year and planted in early June. They are in a spot that faces west and gets sun all afternoon. Just after planting we had a lot of rain.

Good garden soil contains 30% to 50% sand, 30% to 50% silt, 20% to 30% clay and 5% to 10% organic water. The bacteria, fungi and worms in the soil produce substances that act like glue, binding all ...