If phosphorus stayed locked in the soil, farmers would have wasted money on fertilizer they didn’t need. And excess ...

Growing demand for eco-conscious turf care and soil management highlights a shift toward sustainable materials and ...

Rice water is a no-cost, natural fertilizer that's proven to improve plant root, leaf, and even fruit growth. It works better on some vegetables than others.

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the first frost in the fall will offer plants additional winter protection.

Early sprouters such as henbit and chickweed can show up in January where mulch has shifted, washed away, or broken down.

Corn is a colossal grain in the global food and feed chain, with the U.S. producing roughly 30% of the world's supply, or ...

Sawdust is only as garden-safe as its source. Clean, untreated wood is fine, but dust from painted, stained, pressure-treated ...

Cadmium contamination in agricultural soils is a growing global concern, threatening food safety, crop productivity, and human health. New research shows that not all biochars work the same way and ...

Here are the stories of five people or groups whose environmental actions are driven by their faith. They're connected by a desire to do good for the Earth, following the writings in their religious ...

All plant lovers have an opportunity to start gardening early with the help of a local plant and garden shop that has ...

Lundberg Family Farms' focus on soil health, conservation, and organic growing stretches all the way back to the 1930s.

The latest evolutions in organic lawn care promote soil health and family-friendly lawns, but setting customer expectations ...