Not every gardener gets good dirt. In fact, the coveted sandy loam is uncommon in this area. Most of us get dirt with too much clay or too much sand -- and that creates a challenge when it comes to ...

Sandy soil has its advantages. It drains well, is easy to dig in, and warms up faster in spring than clay soils. Choosing the right plants for sandy soil is important, though, since it doesn't hold on ...

No fear of sandy soils! There are plenty of plants that thrive on sandy soils: plants that have “sand” in their name, various Mediterranean herbs, and numerous wildflowers. myHOMEBOOK author Katharina ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I have several oleanders bushes. Although they all flower well and long ...

You know that moment when it absolutely pours and you’re standing at the window watching your bank slowly… slide? You go out ...

Q: We have a cabin at the beach with sandy soil. What shrubs will survive if we only visit on the weekends? -- R.D., Seattle M.B.: For sandy soil and sunny sites the hardy rugosa roses are a classic, ...

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers. But are they growing in your garden? There are hundreds of holly species ...

From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest. Call on large upright grasses, such as the native big bluestem, as well as ...