Soil requires a good balance of organic matter so it’s not too heavy or too light. If soil contains too much sand , it drains too quickly, preventing roots from capturing water and nutrients.

Plants and trees send their roots into the ground to soak up water and nutrients from the soil. Until now, scientists ...

Some gardeners recommend using fish emulsion as a foliar spray or as a pre-planting soak for seeds to improve germination ...

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Plants and trees extend their roots into the earth in order to draw nutrients and water from the soil—however, these roots ...

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Lettuce is a cool-season crop, but getting heat-tolerant varieties and supplying shade can make growing it during the summer ...

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In fact, the only downside to composting may be the “ick factor.” On that point, Sherman says not to worry. “It’s not stinky, it’s not gross. And once a week I go to my backyard compost bin.

Gardeners to check their soil pH before planting this spring using a household kitchen staple that will determine if the soil is acidic or alkaline - and it doesn’t cost more than 50p.

Moringa grown in nutrient-rich soil will have higher nutrient density than moringa grown in depleted soil. The drying and processing methods also significantly impact nutrient retention.