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

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 ...

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

If you do this in the run up to winter, you're potentially wasting time and energy and also damaging your soil structure as ...

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, Nov. 5 shows improvement across the state. Barton County has improved some with the ...

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 ...

Something you do have to get right to keep them happy, however, is their potting mix. Caring for succulents is easy, but they ...

While it’s good to clear them from lawns ... Increasing scientific knowledge has led to us to understand our soil structure ...

Tarragon is a prized perennial herb hugely popular in cooking, particularly in French cuisine, to add flavor to meat, fish, ...

As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter.

Fall colors have faded and winter approaches, and it's the perfect time to prepare your garden for the cold months ahead.

Discover how Preston Farm has adapted over nearly a century, flexing through industry changes, evolving activities, and generations of ...