What is humus and how can you increase it in your garden soil? Here, we break down what it is and why it's important to ...

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If you plan on gardening in winter, these tips and tricks will help you grow a resilient, vibrant garden that defies the ...

Gabriella de Souza is the New Hanover County Consumer Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Program Coordinator. The NC ...

Garden soil is topsoil that’s been enriched with compost and other organic matter, and is better for planting or maintaining flower beds. It usually contains fertilizer that replenishes nutrients and ...

Neil Diboll emphasizes working with your existing soil and selecting plant communities naturally adapted to it, creating ...

Regardless of your soil type, improving soil health means increasing its ability to hold water and nutrients and provide ...

In this article, Lynette Abbott from The University of Western Australia, highlights the importance of earthworms for soil ...

December might feel like the end of the gardening season, but it’s actually a pivotal time to prepare your garden soil for a vibrant and productive spring. Proper soil care during the winter months ...

Pine needle oil contains powerful enzymes that accelerate the decomposition of organic matter in compost piles. By adding a ...

A member of the onion family, chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are low-maintenance plants known for their culinary and ornamental qualities. Their green leaves and purple flowers are ...