According to a expert, pine needle mulch is good for garden soil but does nothing to the acidity. Pine needle mulch does not ...

Acid deposition is a globally distributed stressor known to disrupt soil chemistry, suppress microbial activity, and impair ...

In Luda Kebele of the Hula District in Ethiopia’s Sidama Regional State, two farmers — Melese Maja and Gendeshu Tunsisa — have seen their wheat harvests rise ...

Berry-producing shrubs beautify the winter landscape, provide cuttings for holiday decorating, and invite birds into the ...

Coffee grounds can provide some nutrients and improve the texture of soil. Learn how coffee grounds can benefit ten plants in the garden.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have leggy or struggling plants, it's often a sign that you should test the soil's pH level. You can invest in professional testing; ...

Agricultural lime is an important input for soybeans for several reasons. Lime for soil can neutralize yield-limiting soil ...

Winter can feel like a dead season for gardeners, with frost covering the ground and the garden looking like it’s taking a ...

As far as kitchen staples, you don’t really get much better than olive oil. It can do it all—jazz up a salad, sauté ...

There are many excellent companions for blueberries, but plants that take up too much space or need more alkaline soils ...

Olive oil is the Swiss army knife of foodstuffs. It can dress salads, sauté vegetables, even grease squeaky hinges. And for ...

This week's gardening column includes advice on improving your soil with cover crops or coffee grounds and for propagating snake plants.