When you're scooping out the fireplace, save the ashes to fertilize plants in the garden. Here are seven plants that thrive ...

NAIROBI, Kenya -- When Benson Wanjala started farming in his western Kenya village 2½ decades ago, his 10-acre farm could produce a bountiful harvest of 200 bags of maize. That has dwindled to 30. He ...

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

Gardeners know that healthy soils lead to healthy plants. But how do we ensure our soils have what they need for optimal ...

Many popular landscape and fruit species like blueberries, rhododendrons, and azaleas grow best in moderately acidic soils. It is because low pH improves the availability of iron, manganese, and other ...

A new study reveals that soil acidity plays a critical role in determining how wheat competes with soil microorganisms for ...

Acid sulfate soils are naturally occurring, sulphide‐rich soils that, when exposed to atmospheric oxygen, undergo oxidation processes which result in the formation of sulphuric acid. This ...

Purdue Extension Educators frequently encourage homeowners to get soil tests when they want to grow new plants in an area, or try to diagnose what’s wrong with plants currently growing. One key ...

When we are having problems with our lawns or plants, the first thing that comes to mind is often that they are caused by a pest or disease. We often overlook that it could be a problem with the soil.