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 ...

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 ...

THE part played by humic manures in soil processes and in plant nutrition, both as a source of mineral elements and by improving the physical condition of the soil, is well known. The advantages ...

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

It has worm castings. The humus in earthworm castings can increase the soil’s water retention and soil aeration. Besides, it can keep plant nutrients that usually leach away with water. Blue Ribbon ...

Human action upon soil by tillage determines important morphological, physical-chemical and biological changes, with different intensities and evaluative directions. Nowadays, it is internationally ...

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

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

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