Sandy soil has its advantages. It drains well, is easy to dig in, and warms up faster in spring than clay soils. Choosing the right plants for sandy soil is important, though, since it doesn't hold on ...

No fear of sandy soils! There are plenty of plants that thrive on sandy soils: plants that have “sand” in their name, various Mediterranean herbs, and numerous wildflowers. myHOMEBOOK author Katharina ...

The soil in your garden is a major factor in determining which plants and trees will grow best. Sandy soil, known for its light texture and low nutrient content, can present challenges, but the good ...

You know that moment when it absolutely pours and you’re standing at the window watching your bank slowly… slide? You go out ...

Anyone seeing a white jacaranda (Jacaranda puberula), also known as caroba, blooming in the sandbank forest might assume that ...

SLUG STANDOFF: With wet weather comes a persistent garden pest that requires some creative control techniques. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Happy summer, lovely readers! After a fairly cool spring, we’ve ...

My recent soil analyses came back with an expected recommendation: Lime. I am not a geologist nor a chemist, but when I took ...

A watering can pouring over fall leaves. - 802290022/Getty Images Fall often feels like a break for both plants and gardeners. Plants stop pushing out new growth, and some gardeners take it as a sign ...

Gardeners' World star Monty Don encouraged green-fingered enthusiasts to prioritise the right plant in the right place, build ...