Leaves can transform poor soil as they decompose into humus. Humus increases the soil's CEC allowing it to retain fertilizer ...

Thyme is a pretty easy plant to grow, but that doesn't mean there aren't measures you can take to ensure the most successful ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Compost is available from the city of Salisbury for free on Fridays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1955 Grubb Ferry Road in Salisbury. It is pick up only call, ...

Several Kansas counties are seeing a dramatic increase in groundwater contamination. The region’s nitrate pollution comes ...

For the best results, you'll want to plant your snowdrops somewhere that mimics their natural habitat. Snowdrops are woodland ...

Although soil contains microbes that can remove nitrate from water as it trickles down toward the water table, this nitrate-cleaning process tends to happen more in clay and humus soils than in ...

Soil is made of mineral particles (clay, silt, sand) and organic matter, known as “humus.” The proportion of sand, silt, and clay particles defines your soil’s texture and how it stores nutrients and ...

Struggling with what to grow in your yard's shady spots? These 10 ground covers are problem-solvers, and many are natives that support pollinators.

If you are looking for a long-term investment of soil improvement and the improvement of the lawn health, the Fishnure Humus Compost Fish Manure Fertilizer can meet your requirement. Its organic ...

If soil in the raised bed is heavy clay, lighten the soil by perlite instead of sand. Is compost good for vegetable garden? Compost is good for vegetable gardens. However, since all of the decomposed ...