Key Points High-quality soil should have good drainage and tilth, a dark color, a pleasant smell, and signs of life.Avoid ...
Commercial potting mix fresh from the bag is safe to use without prior sterilization. Used potting mix is potentially contaminated with weed seeds, pests, or pathogens, and needs to be sterilized. To ...
The gardening world has seen a significant shift from chemical to organic methods over 40 years. Learn how to responsibly ...
You can sabotage an entire spring garden before you plant a single seed. The culprit does not look dramatic. It does not arrive with pests or disease. It hums in your garage, promises fluffy soil, and ...
To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...
Soil health is a vital factor in the global food production system, influencing both the quality and safety of the food we ...
Soil is everywhere, yet most people never think about what it actually is. Formed through weathering, erosion, climate, and ...
As farmers across the country mark 'Canadian Agriculture Day', soil health is being highlighted as a cornerstone of both ...
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.