The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...

Plants need water and sunlight to survive, but they also need important nutrients which they receive from the soil. These nutrients are naturally occurring but can be limited in quantity if the soil ...

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 ...

Eggshells are a popular folk method for growing healthy, vigorous garden plants like tomatoes. But is there any proof to back up those benefits? Here's a look at whether eggshells are good for plants, ...

Q: Every year I battle blossom end rot on my tomatoes. What can you recommend? — Lenzy Bond A: I used to recommend adding a tablespoon of garden lime to the planting hole to provide the calcium that ...

Fireplace ash is alkaline, which means it can help neutralize acidic soils. If your soil is too acidic, adding ash can bring ...