Some gardeners swear by mulching in early spring; others will tell you that fall or even early winter is the time to complete ...

Mulch can be almost any loose aggregate material that will stay put and not significantly reduce air exchange out of the soil ...

This common issue is caused by hydrophobic soil, which repels water instead of absorbing it. Why is it so difficult to wet dry soil? When soil gets too dry—whether in a potted plant or your ...

Ventura County and some cities provide not only mulch and compost for schools, but also a subsidy for the cost of delivery.

The fix? If your indoor plants have hydrophobic soil, try to water from the bottom. Place a saucer of water beneath the pot and let the soil slowly wick up moisture through capillary action—a natural ...