The foundation of any happy garden is the soil. In fact, some might argue that a gardener’s job isn’t to grow plants but to cultivate healthy soil. In our desert, we are lucky to have plenty of ...

Q: I have one hopseed bush out of 20 that was planted about seven years ago and died about a week ago after the rain. I am watering them deeply only once a week. Before the rain, they were all doing ...

Indoor gardening can sometimes feel like a daunting task, especially if your heart is set on creating a desert oasis right in your living room. However, with the right plants, knowledge, and care, you ...

Searing summer heat. Minuscule annual rainfall. Nearly nonexistent humidity. Arid soil that’s more like cement than dirt in many places. No wonder that even the most experienced local gardeners ...

Spring is one week away, which means we have officially sprung forward. And hopefully you changed your clocks! More people will be getting out and tending to their garden, but how do you keep those ...

Desert soil often looks lifeless, but it’s full of microscopic organisms like bacteria and fungi that help cycle nutrients and support plant life. Many deserts have a tough, crusty surface called ...

Bring the warmth of the desert indoors this winter when it's too cold to garden outside.

Tasty and easy to grow, tomatoes are found in everyone’s garden. From cherry tomatoes and fancy hybrids to ancient heirlooms, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hands pressing plant into the ground - Momo Productions/Getty Images A healthy garden begins in the ground, so avoid making the ...

If you're new to growing houseplants, you may have already realized that having the proper potting soil is important. And if you're already a houseplant aficionado, you know there are ready-made soil ...