Perlite is a volcanic glass that is often used in gardening due to its lightweight, porous nature that aids in healthy plant development. "It is made from a type of volcanic glass called obsidian," ...

You're probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid the garden and the flower beds if you make ...

Every winter, gardeners brace themselves for frost, snow, and the eerie silence of hibernating plants. But while you’re ...

Keathley Landscaping, a Dallas-based landscape contractor serving the region since 2002, has expanded its specialized ...

Find out if and when faux plants are a good option for your yard and what to consider when mixing them with real plants in ...

Rosemary plants can easily become waterlogged, but mixing in this soil amendment creates the Mediterranean drainage ...

Winter days can be gloomy, but you can brighten your home by adding vibrant, blooming plants like daffodils, amaryllis and hyacinths. One way to enjoy these flowers out of season is by forcing bulbs — ...

A simple, quick test will tell you how well your soil drains. Photo courtesy Greywater.org Seventeenth in a series republished with permission from the San Diego County Water Authority‘s website. Soil ...

As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to cool, fall is the perfect opportunity to prepare your garden for the months ahead.

Sub-soil drainage refers to the process of removing excess water from beneath the ground’s surface, particularly from the layers surrounding foundations, retaining walls, and underground structures.

The capacity of soil to regulate the terrestrial freshwater supply is a fundamental ecosystem service. Water percolating through soil is filtered, stored for plant utilization, and redistributed ...