Plat drought-tolerant and native plants near shade sources to help them survive intense summer heat. Water deeply, less frequently, in the morning, and always check soil moisture before adding more.

Leaf mold is a really nutritious way to augment your soil, but it takes time to develop. If you want to create your own leaf ...

Many of us got hooked on growing vegetables during the pandemic. Digging in the dirt made us feel better and helped feed our families no matter how intense life got outside our bubble. But we’re in a ...

It’s a common misconception that if you want your landscape to be more heat and drought tolerant, it has to look like a desert. Though I love this aesthetic (Palm Springs, anyone?), my personal garden ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Every year we see the stress that comes from our Texas hot weather. It can be hard to know how to handle the heat problems this presents for our landscape. Here are some suggestions that are important ...

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

A gardener plants a small plant in a bed of gardening soil - Alex Ratson/Getty Images If you're looking to a take a more natural approach to gardening, choosing an organic gardening soil is a great ...

Oklahomans are still in the heat of summer, but it’s not too early to start thinking about a fall garden. Gardeners are accustomed to having fresh produce available and have developed an appreciation ...