As gardeners embark on their annual spring weeding ritual, the subsequent step of mulching emerges as a vital practice for cultivating healthy beds and borders. Spreading a protective layer around ...

For effective weed suppression without the need for a weed membrane, a mulch layer should ideally be three inches deep, ...

In this situation, manure is often seen as a problem that must be removed as quickly as possible. But what if this perception could change? At Kohshin Engineering in Japan, we work with poultry farms ...

Sandy soil is like the ultimate frenemy of gardeners everywhere. It drains water faster than anyone can refill a watering can, washes away nutrients before plants have a chance to enjoy them, and ...

A garden expert reveals the common soil mistakes gardeners make in spring and the simple fixes that can improve plant growth all season.

When you’re looking for a mulch at your garden centre, the key is read the bag, look for an origin and, if you can, buy local.” There are different mulches which are suitable for a variety of jobs.

This underground universe has a profound effect on the health and vitality of our gardens. Additionally, many home gardeners may not realize this hidden ecosystem plays an important role in ...

For years, life was defined by hardship for Grena Banda and her husband, Daniel Mwafulirwa, in Malawi’s northern district of ...

Ready to give up backyard composting because it's too difficult? It may surprise you to learn that prolific (and kind-of-cute) black soldier fly larvae could be the answer.

If you’re a gardener and you’ve found composting difficult or frustrating, you’re not alone. LAist science reporter Jacob ...

As gardens evolved, a lot of old-school practices got sidelined for sleeker, low-maintenance looks. But now, gardeners are realizing that what worked decades ago still works today, and the results ...

Kenyan farmers largely depend on chemical fertilisers, but RODI advocates for organic alternatives made from cow, goat, and ...