As this is the time of year when Aloe vera is in bloom, the story of how this plant arrived in our hemisphere is worth ...

Biochar is often seen as a climate solution, but a new study shows it can either cut or boost nitrous oxide emissions depending on the soil.

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Test soil regularly and apply soil acidifiers accordingly to maintain consistent pH.

Seeing earthworms in soil is usually a good thing. You can encourage them with food scraps, but whether that includes tea ...

Agricultural lime takes time to work, but it provides excellent returns by improving soil pH, nutrient availability and fertilizer efficiency.

If you have a fireplace or wood stove that has helped your family stay warm this winter, what do you do with the leftover ...

Hose-end sprayers are great for large lawn areas. Pump sprayers give you better control over where the spray goes and would be better for smaller lawns that have numerous beds of shrubs and flowers.

Soil compaction can bring with it serious consequences when trying to grow anything green. In fact, it can be almost ...

A new study reveals that soil acidity plays a critical role in determining how wheat competes with soil microorganisms for nitrogen, a nutrient essential for plant growth and global food production.