Like most words beginning with "al," alfalfa derives from an Arabic word, the name given to a legume of ancient Persia. It translates roughly as the "best fodder," and now, thousands of years later, ...

Now that recent rains have softened up the soil it is time to begin planting garlic. I spend a good deal of time and money on beefing up the soil before planting. It pays off with huge bulbs in early ...

As leaves fall and autumn rains quench the thirst of a summer parched garden, it is now time to rejuvenate garden soil. With vegetable gardens soil can be easily fed and amended by planting cover ...

Roses are typically the star flowers of gardens, but they will only reach their full potential if they are assisted in some way. This is where fertiliser comes in. While many rely on specific ...