Preparing the soil is key to growing strong gardens. Healthy soil helps plants grow well and fight off pests and diseases.

Topdressing is commonly used to improve soil quality, promote healthy grass growth, level uneven surfaces, enhance drainage ...

However, there are some easy solutions to this problem, which include amending heavy clay soils with organic matter and installing drainage systems if necessary. She also advises not planting your ...

Most states require a simple majority vote to pass ballot measures. So did Florida, until a 2006 constitutional amendment passed, changing the threshold for voter approval to 60%. Ironically ...

Frost heave is a sneaky threat. Learn what you can to do protect the health and appearance of your lawn and garden.

There is still time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs, though you will find mixed opinions on whether planting this late in ...

Did you know that winter is the best season to plant a new tree in Alameda? Margie Siegal shares lots of tips for adding ...

Planting on wet soil and over-tilling can cause soil compaction, but so do foot traffic, heavy equipment and a clay soil you’re trying to amend with sand. We discuss the main causes of compacted soil ...

Ron DeSantis, the recreational marijuana amendment appears to have failed to pass. Recreational weed remains illegal in Florida. But it got 55.9% of the vote, according to the unofficial returns ...

With 99 percent of Florida votes tallied, it's now known which of the six amendments on the ballot failed or were approved by voters. So as President-elect Donald Trump rests on his Election Day ...

Anti-abortion advocates took home a surprise victory on election night with the rebuke of three of the sweeping abortion amendments on ballots in 10 states across the country, breaking the trend ...

Florida was once like other states across the country — requiring a 50% vote to pass a constitutional amendment. But as UCF history professor and News 6 political expert Jim Clark notes ...