Another useful strategy for improving your garden soil is to construct beds and paths. With this garden plan, you can add any soil-improving fertilizers directly to the beds, where they’re most needed ...

Some things age well with time, like fine wine, fancy cheese, and, believe it or not, soil health research. That's what a German team of scientists learned as their 50-year-long investigation into ...

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Organic growing techniques have been practiced for as long as humans have tilled the earth. Only since World War II has agriculture become dependent upon toxic synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

To get the most out of any organic fertilizer, keep in mind how plants feed and how these fertilizers act in the soil. The bulk of a plant’s feeder roots -- whether it’s a midget marigold or a mighty ...

The rising costs of groceries these days has prompted many to consider growing food at home. This is a great idea if you are willing to work hard to put nutritious food on the table for yourself and ...

In my 40 years of teaching and consulting, one of the biggest and most frustrating problems I continually encounter is when so called “landscape professionals” and homeowners continue to apply annual ...

While fruit juice is delicious to humans, it may not be the best option for your plants. Know these potential drawbacks ...

In a Kansas study, 50 years of inorganic fertilization increased soil organic carbon stocks but failed to enhance soil aggregate stability —- a key indicator of soil structural quality that helps ...