If you’re planning to plant trees or shrubs this fall, the most important thing you can do to ensure their success is not to plant them too deeply. “Roots need to be just underneath the surface of the ...

One of the first steps to a successful corn crop is confirming that you are placing the seed at the proper depth. “Planting depth is important,” says Missy Bauer, Farm Journal associate field ...

Planting seeds too shallow or too deep can prevent germination, stunt growth, or weaken the plant's root system, leading to poor survival. Seeds planted too deep may suffocate or fail to break through ...

When buying in person, select bulbs that are firm when squeezed. “Any that are soft or squishy are not healthy,” she says. Additionally, the surface of the bulb should look clean and dry, with no ...

Like spring flower bulbs, gardeners know garlic and shallots need winter’s cold to develop properly for a successful harvest.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Planting depth is one of many factors growers need to consider when planting a corn crop, explained David Karki, Ph.D.,SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist. "A common principle ...

BLACKSBURG, VA -- Many landscape trees are started in-ground, then sold as bare-root ''liners'' to producers who plant them in large containers to grow. To minimize wind damage and to facilitate ...

Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

Want to boost soybean yields in 2022? Consider planting soybeans earlier. “We need to change our mindset that soybeans have to follow corn in planting order,” says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Missy ...

Mychal Wilmes spends a morning planting lettuce, beets, radishes and carrots with his grandson. But it was never just about planting seeds. Mychal Wilmes didn't think much of gardening as a boy, but ...

For those thinking about adding a tree or shrub to their landscape, fall is a great time while the soil is still warm to plant many different types of ornamentals. There are a few exceptions for some ...