Humic acid plays a crucial role in soil health and plant nutrition. As a key component of organic matter, it enhances soil ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

In potting mixes, coconut coir helps create a well-draining environment that prevents the soil from becoming too soggy, ...

M any gardeners with small yards might think that growing mulberries is not possible in confined or compact spaces. While it ...

The right lawn fertilizing program can help you achieve the vibrant green grass of your dreams. But figuring out how and when ...

The first step to a great garden is knowing your planting zone but regardless of where you live, these tips can help.

Study: Redistributing soil can restore nutrients, improve water retention, and significantly boost crop yields on eroded ...

If you’re starting a new lawn and want grass seeds to grow better, apply compost before sowing grass seeds. To start, remove ...

Uday Vaddevolu, Ph.D., has joined the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering as an assistant professor.

Later winter and early spring are good times to start working on your garden's soil health to make sure your garden gets off ...

A new study overturns assumptions about how phosphorus becomes available in soils and sediments for plant growth.

Northwestern University researchers are actively overturning the conventional view of iron oxides as mere phosphorus "sinks." ...