CORVALLIS – Just as we begin to think about wrapping things up in the garden for the season, slugs slither out of their homes underground to lay their eggs for next year. That means it’s time again to ...

Whether you have a green thumb or not, gardening can be one of life’s greatest pleasures. It’s a joy to watch your plants flourish—and a welcome challenge to figure out how to make them flourish.

This coarse, gritty sand improves drainage, fights root rot, and makes soil easier to dig—here’s how to use it right. Sharp sand improves drainage and prevents root rot by loosening compacted, ...