This coarse, gritty sand improves drainage, fights root rot, and makes soil easier to dig—here’s how to use it right. Sharp sand improves drainage and prevents root rot by loosening compacted, ...

There are some misconceptions surrounding how we deal with soil when gardening, and I thought I’d discuss a few in this week’s column: to add, or not to use, gypsum; dealing with dense clay; and ...

Rain gardens play a vital role in managing stormwater year-round, reducing winter runoff and urban flooding while supporting ...

Gardeners are being urged to pour sand on their garden lawns in a bid to make them thicker, lusher, greener and healthier. A lovely thick green lawn is something most gardeners aspire to. It’s a place ...

We integrated a seating area into our pathway. Also, keep in mind that we designed this path for foot traffic and other light use. Don’t try to drive on it. Because the path is set only on sand, it ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida residents about pansies, crape myrtles, gardenias, philodendron and dealing with chinch bugs and unwanted mushrooms ...