AMES, Iowa – A new study from Iowa State University scientists sheds light on the mystery of how soil organic matter forms across a wide range of ecosystems. The study, published in the academic ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

There are many benefits of using compost in your garden, planting beds, and your lawn, and fall can be the perfect time to start a compost pile while you are cleaning up the garden and removing leaves ...

Researchers from Kunming University of Science and Technology have discovered that certain soil minerals can trap dissolved ...

The fall is the perfect time to prepare for a beautiful spring garden. Here's one thing that you can add to your soil to ...

Getting an at-home soil test kit can help any gardener during planting season to learn more about the health and well-being of the garden's foundation. If you’re a gardener in the city of Milwaukee, ...

Walk into any garden center and you will find shelves packed with products labeled as "organic soil boosters," "natural ...

In my 40 years of teaching and consulting, one of the biggest and most frustrating problems I continually encounter is when so called “landscape professionals” and homeowners continue to apply annual ...