Strawberries can be quite demanding in spring, requiring more nitrogen than most other garden plants to thrive. But there's a ...

A common question I receive is, “How should I fertilize my trees or shrubs?” The answer, as with many gardening questions, is ...

Scientists have discovered a new phylum of microbes in the Earth's Critical Zone, an area of deep soil that restores water quality. Ground water, which becomes drinking water, passes through where ...

Bacteria play key roles in degrading organic matter, both in the soil and in aquatic ecosystems. While most bacteria digest large molecules externally, allowing other community members to share and ...

Epsom salt contains magnesium, which all plants need for photosynthesis. Magnesium is rarely lacking in most soils so adding ...

Spring is the perfect time to bring a touch of the mountains to your garden or balcony by filling a bed or large container ...

When it comes to caring for your indoor rubber plant, avoiding common mistakes is crucial for its health and vitality. But ...

Mother Nature is unpredictable and extreme weather can take its toll on plants. Discover rugged perennials and shrubs that ...

Too much or not enough water and never when your garden needs it. This is a common complaint of gardeners no matter where ...

Deep soils vital for life host an active new microbial phylum, CSP1-3. These microbes may be key to innovative water ...

When Lucas Kerr decided to revive the farm that had been in his family for seven generations, he chose to plant weed, grown in New York and sold to New Yorkers.