A new study from South Dakota State University reveals reductions in tillage intensity have led to an increase in soil ...

After you've refreshed your potting soil, the key to keeping it healthy is to properly store it until you're ready to put it ...

Amidst the growing challenges of global climate change, gaining a deeper understanding of soil carbon sequestration ...

EXPERTS have recommended carrying out an essential gardening step right now to prevent weeds and it doesn’t have to cost a ...

Organic crop farmers may be missing out on a valuable source of data by not sampling and testing their soil for nutrients.

Homeowners enjoy gardening for many different reasons. In addition to adding beauty to a property, gardens can offset grocery costs by yielding tasty produce. They also offer important habitats ...

If you are a plant parent, you must know by now that composting at home is a great way to recycle organic waste and provide ...

The answer is not only in the plants we grow but also in the soil below. For decades, agriculture has been using chemical ...

Mulch is something that is applied to the soil surface. It can be organic (pine straw, bark, wood chips, leaves) or inorganic (black plastic, landscape fabric, synthetic pine straw, gravel). Its ...

prevent soil compaction and moderate soil temperature. Organic materials used for mulches are not composted or allowed to decay before use. Organic mulches will eventually contribute to organic ...