When you think of improving the soil, you may imagine planting cover crops or utilizing minimal tillage systems that allow ...

Spring can bring unpredictable weather patterns that challenge even the most experienced gardeners. Keeping your lawn lush and green during these temperature fluctuations requires specific strategies ...

Farmers can use informal and formal methods to measure soil health. “An informal way is to look at your fields after a ...

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As summer approaches and the heat waves join, a refreshing berry is always a good snack. Here's how to get a juicy fruit in ...

Gardening potatoes is a new challenge to take on! Here are some tips for growing potatoes in your home garden.

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 ...

Compost is part of what Matthew Bertucci calls “the perfect circle for sustainability.” Bertucci, an assistant professor of ...

Is your garden getting crispy as temperatures rise? Here’s how to easily cool off plants to keep your garden healthy in the ...

One of the major components to see any type of outdoor garden flourish is the potting soil. And as any gardener knows, ...

A new study from South Dakota State University reveals reductions in tillage intensity have led to an increase in soil ...

If you’ve ever dug your hands into fresh earth and felt its cool, crumbly texture, you might have noticed the subtle, earthy ...