Plants need water and sunlight to survive, but they also need important nutrients which they receive from the soil. These nutrients are naturally occurring but can be limited in quantity if the soil ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...

A new study led by Prof. Chen Hongsong from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has ...

Because calcium is immobile in plants once absorbed, it affects younger tissues and growing points first, as these are the ...

Fireplace ash is alkaline, which means it can help neutralize acidic soils. If your soil is too acidic, adding ash can bring ...

A common soil fungus (Purpureocillium lilacinum BA1S), when combined with calcium and mild alkalinity, speeds up the breakdown of biodegradable plastic (PBAT), offering a greener path for managing ...

Soil testing methods are still largely the same as they were 100 years ago, and researchers and farmers continue to struggle to interpret the numbers. However, a soil test is a good place to start ...

Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving cropping system. Below, are a variety of organically approved soil amendments ...

As we wrap up our gardening season for 2025, I thought it might be fun to look at some gardening myths that people often take ...

Gardening lovers have quite a variety of pots to choose from, and now a safer and cuter option has also entered the race.