Humus is the finished product of compost—organic matter rich in microbes and nutrients. It can absorb four to five times more ...

Gardeners are being urged to look beyond planting common flowers such as roses and dahlias as others offer unique colours and ...

In a bid to manage soil for sustainable rice production, a study was conducted at Mafi-Dove, Central Tongu district of the Volta Region, Ghana to address the issues of soil fertility and productivity ...

For containers that are tough to lift, try watering from the top a little at a time. Let water slowly trickle so it can be ...

Ferns can provide great texture, color, shape and size to your shade garden. The prehistoric flora can be found year-round ...

Cool, crunchy cucumbers are great in salads, pickled, or even eaten plain with a little salt (or is that just me?). These ...

Don’t let biting bugs keep you from enjoying your outdoor spaces this year. Instead, scatter plants that keep mosquitoes in ...

The soil in your garden is a major factor in determining which plants and trees will grow best. Sandy soil, known for its ...

Weeds in your lawn are a personal preference and unequivocally related to one’s ego. Many people love that look of uniformity ...

Summer weather has arrived in Idaho, and the College of Southern Idaho is providing future agriculture professionals with a glimpse into their potential careers.

When potting soil dries out too much, it gets crusty and won't soak up water well. Methods for rehydrating dried-out potting mix include immersing the pot in water, watering from ...

Visit any garden center, grocery store or farmers’ market this time of year and you’ll be tempted with all kinds of herbs and ...