Discover how to make your raised bed soil last in our expert guide. These 5 steps can be followed to refresh and replenish ...

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Raised bed soil naturally becomes compacted over time and begins to settle and sink to a level that is no longer sufficient for root growth. The required depth of the soil depends on what you are ...

Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable garden for good.

Q: We won’t move to Las Vegas until after June 1, and I am excited about using a raised bed. I’m guessing that’s too late to start a salsa garden, so what are my options? Wait until next spring?

Gardening expert explains the key thing to check when buying mulch for spring, with advice on choosing between compost, bark, manure and other options ...

“Rock Mulch” would be a great name for a band, but does it make sense in a flowerbed? Mike McGrath will review the reality of trying to prevent weeds with river rock. Plus your fabulous phone calls.

For effective weed suppression without the need for a weed membrane, a mulch layer should ideally be three inches deep, ...

Spring has sprung and gardening is ramping up. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...