Galium germinates in fall and spends the gloomy winter months creeping slowly across the ground. By March it climbs up into shrubs, runs out over gardens, and then sets a profusion of prickly seeds ...

Healthy potted tomatoes need steady, balanced feeding, even moisture and restraint, not random feeds that trigger a stall and ...

Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing as the population booms. Alternatives could help lower the impact.

Waterlogged soil typically needs several weeks of predominantly dry weather to start to recover its equilibrium ...

The wasted food goes to Wixom, where the Spurt Industries transforms the scraps into compost that in turn is delivered to area farmers and gardeners.

Scientists have uncovered practical strategies that can significantly reduce harmful air pollution from composting while improving the quality of ...

Pineapple peels are dense, tough, and prickly. But that doesn't mean they last forever. Prepped properly, they make a great ...

A research team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has introduced a soil ...

As spring awakens North American gardens, many homeowners are eager to nurture their plants back to life after a long winter.

January has come and gone in the blink of an eye, and as we move into February our thoughts naturally turn to the upcoming growing season. We don’t grow ...

The use of food waste compost in gardening presents a viable alternative to commercial potting mixes, balancing sustainability and plant health.

Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.