Growing peppers can be one of the most satisfying parts of tending a backyard garden. From sweet bells to fiery habaneros, ...

The most common reason for a lack of flowers on hydrangeas is that they were pruned at the wrong time of the year.

If your lavender is struggling to flower, you may need to look at your soil. This herb prefers well-draining soil, which can be achieved with some additions.

Modern farming habits boosting yields today may quietly strip soils of their resilience, threatening long-term fertility and ...

The global food system faces growing risks as modern farming practices undermine the resilience of the world's soils, ...

Enriching the soil with nutrients is essential for thriving plants. The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium ...

The Council today formally adopted the soil monitoring directive, establishing the first-ever EU-wide framework for assessing and monitoring soils, with the overarching aspirational goal of achieving ...

To maximize yield and economic return on every acre, begin with a soil test. A current soil test from the University of ...

Nine varieties of rice are being trialled in the Cambridgeshire Fens, including risotto, basmati and sushi. Scientists and farmers are exploring the best ways to tackle climate change, food security ...

Aerate your lawn before reseeding in the fall. We asked a lawn-care expert to explain why aerating cool-season lawns in fall ...