The relationship between amending the soil at planting time, the choice of using woodchips as a surface mulch or applying crushed rock influences the types of plants found in your landscape. Of course ...

Looking after your soil’s health is the most important task a gardener can have. Your soil is what feeds and waters your plants. Winter is a good time to start planning ways to improve your soil.

It's generally ok to use potting soil that's been sitting in storage in winter as long as it's been properly sealed. Read more tips for getting stored soil spring-ready.