The environment policy lead for the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) said he is “not convinced” that the EU will be ...

Preparing the soil is key to growing strong gardens. Healthy soil helps plants grow well and fight off pests and diseases.

Today, the importance of soil structure and soil water storage. Simply put, the soil is made up of stuff and not stuff. The ...

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

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, Nov. 19 shows continued improvement across the state. Barton County has improved ...

When organic matter breaks down, whether that’s leaves, wood, plants, kitchen scraps, animals and their waste, or compostable trash, it becomes a nutrient-rich substance that looks a lot like soil.

Common sneezeweed can be sown until the end of December. It is an unpretentious plant, so the seeds germinate in any ...

The zamioculcas, known as the ZZ plant, has captured the hearts of houseplant enthusiasts with its distinctive appearance.

It follows a water-saving formula called Myco-Tone, which makes the soil retain a large amount of water, improving the moisture environment. This is a rich soil that helps all indoor and outdoor ...

Rhododendrons are perfect for growing at the edge of a woodland border or shady spot. Plant them in humus-rich acidic soil in a sheltered spot in partial shade or full sun. Mulch rhododendrons ...

The Courier Express, in collaboration with Lola M. Smith, MS, lecturer in biology at Penn State DuBois, is republishing a series of work completed by college students about ...