The answer is not only in the plants we grow but also in the soil below. For decades, agriculture has been using chemical ...

After a few days, the prepared compost heap will get hot and when opened up can release steam. As the waste materials decompose, they release nutrients in forms that can be used by crops ...

Organic crop farmers may be missing out on a valuable source of data by not sampling and testing their soil for nutrients.

Homeowners enjoy gardening for many different reasons. In addition to adding beauty to a property, gardens can offset grocery costs by yielding tasty produce. They also offer important habitats ...

Organic farming starts and ends with a healthy living soil. Organic farming methods aim to achieve and maintain a healthy living soil and organic pest and disease management relies on a ...

A study by Kansas State University researchers shows that organic farming practices, such as using manure and compost fertilizers, can significantly increase carbon storage in soil. The findings ...

Mulch is something that is applied to the soil surface. It can be organic (pine straw, bark, wood chips, leaves) or inorganic (black plastic, landscape fabric, synthetic pine straw, gravel). Its ...

We all know that, for the growth of plants, we use either fertilisers or manure. But what are the differences between ...

The lake weed is dried, shredded, enriched, and crushed before being sold for 25% less than chemical fertilizers imported ...

The global phosphorus-enriched organic manure market size is expected to grow significantly, with its value increasing from USD 3,382.9 million in 2024 to USD 6,347.6 million by 2034. This growth ...

The intensification of global agriculture results in significant disposal challenges, with 14 billion tons of crop straw and ...

I have recently started a new garden bed and was advised by a landscaping wholesaler to use a soil and mulch mix. When my fiancé showed up with the mix, it resembled mulch more than soil.