Two gardeners, one competition: can we outgrow the best soil mixes on the market? 🌱 ‪@jacquesinthegarden‬ and I take on the ...

CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead.

Have you stood in the soil aisle of a garden center lately? Why does every bagged product have a variation of the same name?

If you're dealing with uneven spots in your yard, you might be wondering if a lawn leveling rake is really necessary or if ...

But a process called deep-soil mixing allows builders to give skyscrapers a stronger base. WSJ explains how the process changes the earth, and the risks it poses as cities expand. Illustration ...

This week's column addresses when to pinch back annual and perennial flowers, characteristics of a good potting mix and caring for indoor azaleas.