The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...

When some gardeners think about how to successfully grow a papaya tree, their approach might be to drown the trees in pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Luckily, there's another way to help your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We all know the benefits of starting a garden: health, self-sufficiency, ornamental beauty, and more. However, for many, beginning a garden ...

Pro gardener Simon Akeroyd has shared an important piece of advice for anyone who wants to banish weeds in their garden.

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Composting is an effective way to reduce waste and enrich soil, a practice many African households have adopted for generations ...

Autumn may seem an odd time to start thinking about weeding your garden, but it's the perfect season to prepare for their full growth in early spring. Weeds often begin their lifecycle in late summer ...

The most common mistake by home gardeners is not having their soil tested before applying fertilizer or lime. Those who fail to have their soil tested on a regular basis are basically guessing, ...

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

Selenium acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body. It's a key component of special proteins that help the body make enzymes that play an important role in thyroid metabolism, immune function, and ...

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Since 24-hour feral hog hunting became legal in 2016, Shane Kessler of Rougarou Hog Control has spent long nights scanning farmland, helping farmers eradicate the nuisance. He estimates he kills about ...