If you've been learning how to get your garden ready for winter, you're probably familiar with the benefits of covering ...

and when broken down provide important nutrients for your garden. Composting leaves is a natural way to recycle and put back ...

The goldenrod flowers pictured in the Sept. 26 “Garden Notes” have now aged to motley, brown-gray fuzz. Sitting at the dining ...

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 ...

Wood chips, leaves, grape seed, small stones, hay, pinestraw (needles), cocoa hulls are also good mulches. All but the stones ...

Leaves can transform poor soil as they decompose into humus. Humus increases the soil's CEC allowing it to retain fertilizer ...

South African National Parks (SANParks) recognised deserving staff at the 2024 Garden Route Achievement Awards held at Premier Hotel, Knysna on Friday... Garden Route National Park staff joined forces ...

Humus is essential for soil health, enhancing nutrient storage, water retention, and supporting beneficial microbes. Increasing humus content through organic practices can improve soil structure and ...

Adding humus to garden soil brings a wealth of benefits to both soil and plants, acting like a powerhouse of nutrients that supports vibrant, resilient plant life. Humus, the dark, crumbly organic ...