It's easy to think of soil as mere dirt, but it’s so much more complicated than that. If you garden, both the structure and ...

The best response to these problems was to sow the harvested fields with a cover crop, some fast-growing plant that would ...

People often perceive soil as a vast reservoir containing water, nutrients, microbes, and organic matter, assuming plants ...

You should check soil moisture of the newly planted tree at least once a week. Soil that is moist or damp to the touch is ...

To minimize the shock, plant hydrangeas in autumn when the weather has cooled, the soil is less likely to dry out from the ...

In a race against time, scientists are exploring new ways to restore natural systems. Alongside traditional methods such as ...

Planting grass in October might seem like a gamble, but depending on where you live, it could still be a great time to help ...

I have been seeing more powdery mildew (a disease that causes a grayish, powdery film on leaves) in gardens. While this ...

American forests are important sources of carbon sequestration, storing millions of tons of carbon dioxide each year.

You'd think L.A.'s 'perfect' street tree would be a California native. So why does the city plant so many trees from ...

Yes, it really is fall no matter the heat index. Read on for ideas to spruce up your yard, especially after our long, hot ...

You can start tomatoes from seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Use seed-starting trays ...