Small changes in pH reflect significant shifts in acidity or alkalinity due to the exponential nature of the scale.

Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) ...

Nitrogen is the primary nutrient requiring regular replenishment, as growing plants actively absorb and deplete it.

Unlike some other mulches, pine needles mesh together and hold together during hard rains, heavy winds and even on landscapes ...

The University of Glasgow has created a pH sensor for soil testing that can be composted at the end of its life. It is an ...

Precise information about agricultural soils is key to managing them more efficiently and sustainably. Researchers at the ...

In honor of April Fools' Day, let's take a look at some foolish advice gardeners sometimes get and give about garden soil. No ...

Just as gardeners are getting antsy about getting the summer gardens going, it is also the time of the year when some people ...

Hydrangeas have been popular garden plants for decades. These versatile shrubs thrive in granite soil, shady woodland sites, ...

University of Glasgow researchers developed compostable soil sensors that enhance crop yields and reduce electronic waste, ...

Gardeners are being urged to add one natural ingredient to the soil to improve its quality and bring about healthier plant ...

Screen-printed, biodegradable soil sensors that can be composted at the end of their lifecycle could enable farmers to ...