Yesterday I talked about getting a soil test, the kind from a University soil lab. Today it's about soil itself! Soil  holds the keys to a plant’s ability to take up nutrients, water and oxygen. But wait, there's more! On today's Garden Bite.

If you really want to get down and dirty, get a soil test. It is one of the best things you can do for your plants and yourself. The how to and they why for on today's Garden Bite!

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs. A big question is when to prune them. There are different species, do they all get pruned at the same time? That's on today's Garden Bite

It's always exciting to see the new plant introductions. I share three today. Two shrubs and a perennial I just love!

Trees and shrubs are investments. You want to give them the best start to thrive. Today's episode is about best planting practices to allow them their best chance for a long life!

Rain gardens do amazing things, like help save our waterways from junk! What are good plants for raingardens? I share those and more on how rain gardens make a difference in our environment. 

For those of us in cold climates, now is the time to start these seeds indoors. That will give them ample time to grow indoors while our soil outdoors warms up! But, not get too leggy!

The beautiful trumpet-shaped white flowers of lilium longiflorum symbolize purity, hope and life - the spiritual essence of Easter – a time of renewal. Today it's about choosing the best plant(s) and how to keep them healthy! 

In a tumultuous time, find magic in your garden. There's scientific proof of what it does for our peace of mind being out in nature, growing plants. Even the smell of soil can lift our spirits! 

You may be discovering spots in your lawn, did "Fido" or "Fifi" do it?  Is it snow mold? If it's mold, is it pink or gray? There's a difference. Learn what you need to do on today's Garden Bite.