Water passes through sandy soil like a sieve—any plants growing in sandy soil must be drought-tolerant, because water passes ...

Erosion can whisk away valuable topsoil and even cause whole embankments to collapse. These plants will help lock soil in place while adding ornamental value.

Avoid working frozen or wet soil, as this damages soil structure and promotes compaction. Many gardeners prepare planting beds in fall, before the ground freezes. The Southern climate provides ample ...

Settling a sapling in to the ground in February and March gives a young tree a chance to settle in before the sap begins to ...