CARVER, Minn. — Soon homeowners and gardeners will be getting their hands dirty. Growing flowers, plants, and grass requires a dark and seemingly plentiful ingredient. We wanted to know: What is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. couryard garden with blue fence feature When it comes to gardening, not all soil is created equal. You might have lived up until ...

Walk through Iowa today and you'll see endless cornfields stretching to the horizon. What you won't see is what's ...

From pruning to starting seeds, there are plenty of tasks you can do to prepare for your best spring garden. But if you've got raised beds or you've inherited a yard with poor soil, you might thinking ...

A recent North Dakota State University study concluded that every six inches of topsoil lost costs the farmer over $6,600 to ...

Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil. It's where essential nutrients, microorganisms, and beneficial insects like earthworms reside, helping provide a healthy environment for plants. Topsoil is also ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The following is an excerpt from The Ground Beneath Us by Paul ...

What is the difference between topsoil and potting soil and which one should you use? That depends on what you’re using it for. First, let’s understand what we mean by the words topsoil and potting ...