No-dig gardening is often praised for its soil benefits, yet it comes with tradeoffs that aren't always obvious. Timing, cost ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

I can't promise you won't break a sweat, especially in hot, humid climates, but "no dig" gardening is much easier than dragging out the shovel to turn the soil and get your garden ready for planting.

It’s a good idea to have utilities in your garden marked to avoid damaging them when you have projects that involve digging in the soil. Some examples of work for which you should have your utilities ...

Planning to dig a hole? To plant a tree, set a fence post, make a water garden, build a deck? Wait! There might be something down there. “Roots aren’t the only thing in the soil of your yard,” said ...

Using a garden hoe allows you to pull weeds while standing up, saving your back and allowing you to clear a larger area in less time. By running a hoe over your garden on a regular basis, you can ...

In this video, I dig and transplant purple yam (Ube) and give a tribute to Peter Nichol and his Prong garden tool invention. ...