In just a few weeks, it will be planting time. “Make soil improvement part of your planting plans,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

Did you ever wonder how your neighbor gets those beautiful tomatoes every summer? Or how that one house has landscaping that looks so healthy? One secret is what makes a really good home for those ...

Your landscape and gardens will be no better than the soils you prepare for them. It’s not as glamorous a fall topic as migrating Monarchs and grow-your-own pumpkins, but “soils” need to be discussed, ...

Soil is one of the most important aspects of plant care, along with light and water—but the best soil for houseplants is very different than what you'd use for plants growing outside. In fact, what ...