Understanding the health and characteristics of soils by conducting a soil profile helps growers identify key issues, such as ...

Leaves can transform poor soil as they decompose into humus. Humus increases the soil's CEC allowing it to retain fertilizer ...

Healthy soil, the foundation of thriving ecosystems, is a complex dance between physical, chemical, and biological processes ...

Dormant seeding, however, puts that time to good use, setting the stage for a lush ... it involves minimal soil disturbance.

Broadfork or potatofork could be used to break up the soil while leaving soil structure intact. These tools are manually driven. It is good exercise but can wear a person out. Going in spurts might be ...

If you’re planning to install a new garden bed next spring, fall is a good time to do the digging to prepare for it.

The main key to success in gardening boils down to one thing – healthy soil. Gardeners whose soil may have been lacking a bit ...

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway will be completed in 2026. "Engineered" soil will cover the ...

“Indoor potting soil is typically light and fluffy, designed for good moisture retention while allowing excess water to drain easily if pots have proper drainage,” explains Hanfei Niu of ...

Fallen leaves make a fine mulch for garden beds and trees and shrubs, but they aren’t the only possibility. “Any kind of organic matter can make a good mulch,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! I see many homeowners cleaning up leaves this fall around the valley. Why not gather these leaves to make leaf mold, a valuable compost? This week I want ...