Agriculture is the beating heart of Africa 's economy and the lifeblood of millions. However, high prices of commercial ...

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

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 ...

Composting leaves is a simple, eco-friendly way to turn yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Autumn’s a ...

Out of all the winter garden questions, there's one we've heard a lot this month: should I cover raised beds in winter? If ...

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

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 part played by humic manures in soil processes and in plant nutrition ... farmyard manure and municipal compost, all at ten tons per acre, and have been under a four-year rotational cropping ...

Instead, loosen the soil by adding organic matter such as compost or peat moss. Raindrops can compact the soil surface, and so can water ponding on your lawn after heavy rain. If you’ve ever been ...

which causes humus to degrade and disappear quickly. Consistent application of organic matter such as leaves or compost will increase the soil's organic percentage and boost CEC over time in any ...

While traditional composting is a great way to reduce landfill waste and create nutrient-rich soil, without the help of a machine, it takes at least four weeks and often involves odors ...