Fungus gnats can be a nightmare for plant lovers. These tiny flying insects may seem harmless at first, but their larva ...

If you still haven’t tried mycorrhizae, consider this your wake-up call – your plants are missing out! Your vegetables, your ...

To save you much time on preparation, we’ve compiled a list of the best organic potting soil for plants which have the right amount of essential ingredients & nutrients for their growth. Due to the ...

With our outdoor plants now properly covered with a blanket of snow, it’s time to turn our attention to our houseplants and ...

Besides being a key source of water and nutrients for plants, soil is also an important reservoir of bacteria, fungi, and nematodes that can severely impact plant growth and yield. Soil-borne ...

Introduction: Root hairs increase the surface area of a plant’s root system that is in contact with the soil, thus facilitating plant water and nutrient uptake. However, little is known about the ...

The application of microbial inoculants to the soil or leaves represents one alternative approach to reverse this decline in soil quality. Microbial inoculants can directly influence various plant ...

AJ and Amy MacArthur of AJ’s Berry Farm here, writing to our friends and customers. In many cases, those two words have ...

Avoid working frozen or wet soil, as this damages soil structure and promotes compaction. Many gardeners prepare planting beds in fall, before the ground freezes. The Southern climate provides ample ...

Understanding their differences is essential for the success of your plants. Potting soil, despite its name, doesn’t always contain soil. Instead, it often includes a blend of organic materials ...

The iconic monarch butterfly is declining across North America. You can help make a difference by providing the species with ...

Plants don’t have brains and nervous systems like ours. They can send and receive signals, but that seems to be automatic.