The technique, called hugelkultur (HOO-gul-kul-tur), has the advantage of being simple to understand and easy to make, and ...

Tweaking the nitrogen level is pretty easy and quick, but phosphorus and potassium take awhile longer to move in the soil and ...

Gardeners are being urged to put washing up sponges in their garden this year - for a very useful reason. It might sound mad, ...

Following a dry summer, gardeners will be even keener than usual to lavish composts, manures and other bulky organic matter ...

Payton Key has been around farming his entire life. Growing up, he helped his grandfather farm, which included raising ...

Fall is a good time to repair bare spots in the lawn. Learn what steps you need to take to fix bare spots before winter ...

Boost your garden's health with this underrated nutrient that's rich in magnesium and iron, helping to improve the pH and ...

Farmington isn't the only city taking steps to save food waste from landfills. Last year, Royal Oak launched a composting ...

New research has found cover crops that are viable in Washington's normal "off season" don't hurt the soil and can be sold as ...

Healthy soil is the heart of thriving gardens and homesteads. Knowing the complex makeup of soil and how to care for it, can ...

Most every farmer and gardener has heard the value of soil testing and adjusting the pH of the soil to meet your crop needs.

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the ...