It's easy to think of soil as mere dirt, but it’s so much more complicated than that. If you garden, both the structure and ...

A recently published newsletter from the Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the important role of effective ...

“Bagged potting mix and compost can contain Legionella bacteria, which, when breathed in, can cause Legionnaires’ disease," ...

Warmer weather and daylight saving bring many Kiwis out into the garden. However, it’s also unfortunately the time when ...

During the heatwave, I spread a layer of mulch over my backyard in preparation for fruit tree planting and by the next day ...

Reduced root growth in compacted soil leads to greater susceptibility to drought and can cause phosphorus and potassium ...

Though it is advisable to make your own compost if possible, for most gardeners, it is much easier to buy pre-packaged compost. Buying compost in bags at a local garden center is good, but going for ...

The oyster shell-infused compost and road de-icer are both still in the product-development phase, with Behari bootstrapping ...

Midwestern soils are among the most productive in the world, thanks in part to extensive tile drainage systems that remove ...

There’s nothing quite like seeing the first daffodils pop up from the ground. These sunny blooms are a sure sign that spring ...

With the wet start to 2024 following on from poor conditions throughout summer 2023 liming opportunities could have been ...