Kick off planting in your garden this spring by adding organic matter and making sure the soil has the right texture for ...

Fill your raised beds with well-draining, nutrient-rich soil for better vegetables.

The biggest threat to soil is industrial farming, argues Rubin, who says the heart of large-scale food production is monocropping, the practice of growing a single crop — usually corn, soybeans or ...

Soil decides the fate of every garden long before the first tomato ripens or the first flower opens. Plants pull nutrients ...

However, gardening experts note that eggshells are not a miracle solution. Because eggshells decompose slowly, they are most effective when added to compost piles or soil months before planting. This ...

You can save a little money by reviving your potting mix rather than throwing it out. This is how to refresh your potted soil ...

Using old potting soil can lead to root rot, stunted growth, and unhealthy plants.

You may not have ever heard of Elaine Ingham, but if you read this column and follow my advice, you are using her concepts.

SLO county has a lot of soil variations - here's how to make the most of it.

Farmers, livestock producers and gardeners interested in improving soil health and learning more about cover crop systems for soil health and livestock nutrition are invited to attend a ...

China has morphed into a green powerhouse over the past decade, and their push to fight desertification is doing more than ...

Soil pH or soil reaction is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. The pH scale ...