Charcoal is a common soil amendment, but different types provide different benefits, from improved drainage to decreasing the amount of bacteria in the soil.

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Use mulch, leaves, or compost in the fall to insulate soil and boost nutrients. Add biochar or sulfur for soil health, and clear weeds before winter. Plant cover crops before frost to enrich soil and ...

Curating the perfect cottage garden can take years of work. However, once your perennials have settled in and you have picked the right self-seeding annuals, it can become a low-maintenance wonder.

Agriculture advisers are encouraging farmers to explore the option of placing biochar on their fields to help improve soil ...

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Fall, back in the time of dinosaurs, surely didn't involve pumpkin spiced lattes or cute plaid outfits. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. T. Rex and the other colossal ...