<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens UK in Soil ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/soil Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Can You Mulch in January? A Pro Gardener Reveals When it Works – and When it Doesn't ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-you-mulch-in-january 2YJo5j8WEyskhrN9pSuNiC Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ January Is the Best Time to Test Your Soil, Says a Horticulture Expert – And Improve it Now Before Spring Arrives ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-and-why-to-test-your-soil-in-january igt6ES7KxVWAf2eSp4AAYo Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:01:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Seasonal Soil Fixes To Keep Winter Pests at Bay and Prepare the Ground For Spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fall-soil-amendments nJpWKPyZDoYqSm2gJ2AtRn Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You've heard about it, but do you actually know what topsoil is? Everything you need to know about this vital material, and how to buy the right type ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-is-topsoil feeX32ZfvHg6xZydRkRS4f Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:50:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best plants for chalky soil – 10 flowers, shrubs and trees that will thrive in dry and alkaline conditions ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-plants-for-chalky-soil 6iAwj2ni8yUDRnHDDxY3G Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are your blooms looking lacklustre? Your soil may be lacking in this one vital nutrient. Here are 5 ways to add nitrogen to your soil for prolific, healthy plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-add-nitrogen-to-your-soil ZDaPWeRD4Ah7FDzNv3GWnF Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tired of looking at bare soil under trees? These 5 shade-tolerant shrubs will maximize greenery in problem areas ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/shrubs-for-under-trees rLpAF44GkNXwqWurc3EWAN Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Suffering from waterlogged soil in your yard? These 5 moisture-absorbing trees can solve drainage nightmares naturally and fast ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-trees-for-water-absorption aNzHdjvRHA7mFzy69ZJuGb Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ We discovered the easiest hack to improve soil quality just in time for World Soil Day – and all you need to do is grow these 5 plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-that-improve-soil-quality SiNWujeCih6MWyhdqUpNdE Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best ground cover plants to prevent soil erosion – expert-approved species to stabilize sloping areas ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/ground-cover-plants-to-prevent-soil-erosion RpyvpxJaikhASfT9AqDU6N Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to improve drainage in raised beds – for optimum soil health ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-improve-drainage-in-raised-beds 9nzpxiX9NR3JgivGNNS9m5 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to winterize a vegetable garden and improve soil health for next year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-winterize-a-vegetable-garden jEnuQQALKgJzgdpDHV3XrP Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ What does soil mean on a washer? Appliance experts explain this misunderstood setting ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/what-does-soil-mean-on-a-washer jTSsdp6VbQAU5ZQe3ixDyH Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:30:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to stop soil freezing in winter – to protect soil and plant health ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-stop-soil-freezing-in-winter x49hWUHF3z9hQehR4cSPae Sat, 05 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 plants that will grow almost anywhere – even in nutrient-poor soil ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-plants-for-poor KBZ59kd2YoP5vCP2NaSR75 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can potting soil catch fire? As temperatures rise, there are fire risks to consider ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-potting-soil-catch-fire YsUNpbkqXvBEG7TwGhZFRk Sun, 28 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best full sun ground cover plants – 6 attractive options that can tolerate direct sun and dry soil ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/full-sun-ground-cover-plants Wsbt8AY8cKqBcCU3ptMkVc Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:12:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are pennies good for soil? Here's what experts have to say about this latest plant hack ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/are-pennies-good-for-soil tLP8T3D3M4UrAqiFyvmZAe Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best flood-resilient plants – 12 expert picks that thrive in water-logged soil ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/flood-resilient-plants pfLA9qyCLfUQhNeGfunxoK Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:00:43 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ How often to fertilize a raised bed for healthy soil and flourishing plants year after year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-often-to-fertilize-a-raised-bed tY4E3M8G8JUbHWH3Hh7dQY Fri, 24 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is the best potting soil for indoor plants? Experts share helpful tips ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-is-the-best-potting-soil-for-indoor-plants FdSQRNNcHD7gaSroMRfFLf Sat, 04 May 2024 11:30:39 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Growing without soil – the pros and cons of hydroponic gardening ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/pros-and-cons-of-hydroponic-gardening WgUSbdmU8WWTxgXXWti5gb Sun, 07 Apr 2024 20:15:33 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is the best soil for container gardening? Expert insights for happy, healthy plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-is-the-best-soil-for-container-gardening aPRxT2jQ6oroaQMCo8WRYH Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:00:53 +0000 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:55:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does cinnamon remove mold from soil? We ask the experts ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/does-cinnamon-remove-mold-from-soil GTpcNmYPtMtBPyAzg8PbxC Fri, 29 Mar 2024 03:00:29 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow plants in sand instead of soil – experts share tips for this alternative gardening method ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-plants-in-sand-instead-of-soil S7LF7bBCwZkPGT3pTBZPYD Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:00:44 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow houseplants without soil – experts share their tips on hydroponics ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-houseplants-without-soil CS5fM848iJRY4UGMTW7P7H Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:00:48 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ The secrets of soil: Can yard dirt boost our happiness and health? ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/secrets-of-soil wYXAaM5wmbYkoziBxLpyYY Sat, 03 Feb 2024 06:00:32 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ What soil to use for succulents – expert tips for helping these popular plants thrive ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-soil-to-use-for-succulents 8kQsDs9YXHPnu93Ac5znMc Sun, 21 Jan 2024 09:00:19 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to turn over soil in your vegetable garden – to prepare for the new growing season ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-turn-over-soil dbGhQZLLe7w7iFKQ9KZWeG Mon, 25 Dec 2023 15:00:34 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:10:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to boost soil nutrients for the good of your backyard – and the planet ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-boost-soil-nutrients 5ajqta4zF7j4FPuqGsQj9R Sat, 09 Dec 2023 08:00:12 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Green manures: the easy, eco-friendly way to improve your soil ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/green-manures o6QRKcPmzb4yWTkMt7CbfK Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:00:35 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is it important to fertilize a vegetable garden in the fall? Expert advice on feeding your soil ahead of warmer months ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-it-is-important-to-fertilize-a-vegetable-garden-in-the-fall 9axqXF6ZtkeT86sykq9Hi5 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:00:59 +0000 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:03:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is the best potting soil for herbs? Create the perfect growing environment with these tips ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-potting-soil-for-herbs Mxrf6Lw8fUhQAGzPixaeFd Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:00:29 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to keep soil moist in summer – expert tips to keep water locked in the ground ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-keep-soil-moist-in-summer oRtRVrxXNkYdonESa3wTqM Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:00:07 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to improve your garden soil – 5 simple methods for creating the best growing conditions ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-improve-garden-soil ZZgefMkEGvHpTTT87W9SgY Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:00:23 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you reuse potting soil? The experts reveal how to safely recycle this gardening material ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-you-reuse-potting-soil zmQAoGntpXbgYaTpAQKs9n Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:43 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Plants for wet soil – 16 water-loving varieties to grow in tricky places ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-plants-for-wet-soil LQQzcfWNwm5dyVzbswKgPQ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:00:13 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:12:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to fill a raised garden bed – expert tips to get the ideal blend of soil and materials ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fill-a-raised-garden-bed tycTyDdH5LqqjSD6uEvQU7 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:48 +0000 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:54:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Preparing garden soil for spring – 5 ways that will give your new plants a boost ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/preparing-garden-soil-for-spring DApPBBNXC2kq4zMQftbjHU Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:00:19 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to add phosphorus to soil – 5 organic methods to use in your garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-add-phosphorus-to-soil vGKHWJMgCghySYkUuSq9ZK Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:00:13 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best soil to start seeds in – improve your chances of growing success ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-soil-to-start-seeds aLR88xDz3MtbQu4UTW9ReR Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:00:04 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ How do you warm up soil? Easy ways to prepare the ground for planting seeds ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-warm-up-soil kmA99QnPid3RB9PW357qSd Sat, 28 Jan 2023 14:00:37 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is the best soil for fiddle leaf figs? Experts reveal the perfect recipe ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fiddle-leaf-fig-soil KJtvo9FqEobNAFfzeyxWBS Sat, 28 Jan 2023 12:00:39 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to make soil more acidic – 11 easy ways to amend your soil to keep acid-loving plants happy ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-make-soil-more-acidic KjsdabraAaN5fktALEXEAW Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:03:07 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of bugs from houseplant soil naturally – in easy 4 steps ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-get-rid-of-bugs-from-houseplant-soil LZ2DwdDrSRZZQg2nt9MnkX Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:36:49 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:55:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ What soil do you put in a raised garden bed? Experts use this ancient method for nutritious greenery ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-soil-do-you-put-in-a-raised-garden-bed 6Vy4A6ZobW4Enyq3JvjJvL Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:30:44 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to add calcium to soil – easy, natural tips to rescue plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-add-calcium-to-soil j4bXdBWgxHsN9xPqiGhEgA Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:20:20 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:55:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 reasons why using garden soil in pots harms plants' health, say experts ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/using-garden-soil-in-pots TmheHjEHKhJEfnJkeEFeBQ Fri, 06 May 2022 12:00:39 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ No dig gardening – how to boost soil and plant health with this simple system ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/no-dig-gardening whBD2VJenTFZMoamfETqRN Sat, 26 Feb 2022 11:00:24 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to force bulbs in soil ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/how-to-force-bulbs jwWwqHNQbDPfNEV9cYCgtG Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:00:14 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:16 +0000