Soil microbiology is the scientific discipline that is concerned with the study of all biological aspects of the microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, parasites and protozoa) that ...

Place a layer of greens, then browns, then greens and so on to create a compost pile. "Layering compost is important because ...

The columnist notes some reasons for composting being so beneficial. All you need to start is to pile materials from leaves, ...

The soil beneath our feet may look dull, but it is essential to all life on the planet. You might be amazed at what soil is ...

Autumn has arrived - if rowan berries are anything to go by. The birds are in for an early feast because the branches of the ...

If you are interested in organic vegetable gardening, chances are you’ve heard about the Hoffman 15503 Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss at least once, the thing that "happens" since the peat moss harvested ...

Planting on wet soil and over-tilling can cause soil compaction, but so do foot traffic, heavy equipment and a clay soil you’re trying to amend with sand. We discuss the main causes of compacted soil ...

Grapevines grow well in full sun, (ideally south or south-west facing aspect), in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Grapevines ...

All but the stones break down into lovely humus.” Over winter ... and apply it as a mulch layer around the base of your roses ...

You can actually see humus, it’s what gives soil its dark brown color. Generally, the darker the soil, the more humus there is. Humus is essential for healthy soil. It improves soil tilth and ...