Even if you are meticulous about watering and other aspects of plant maintenance, there’s a lot out of your control, such as poor soil. Or is it? Whether you are in the process of improving your ...

Gardening is obviously known as both a therapeutic and rewarding hobby. But there’s no denying that it can also be utterly frustrating when you’re faced with less-than-ideal soil conditions.

To grow, plants need not only minerals from soil ... The loss of the carbon in poor soils contributes to the rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, one of the gases that causes climate change.

It seems that gardeners brag about their flowers, their big tomatoes and their beautiful trees but one of the things they don’t seem to brag about is their dirt. Good dirt should be the envy ...

We are ready to begin a new gardening season. Think back to your last gardening season. Think back to your last gardening experience. Did your plants do well? If not, the problem could be light, ...

Soils that are rich in life are vital for our survival but a third of the planet’s soils have been degraded. The University of Manchester is tackling this global emergency by establishing novel ...

Digging the soil is essential for good plant growth. If the soil condition is poor organic matter can be added at the same time as digging. The best time to dig is from October through December ...