Following a dry summer, gardeners will be even keener than usual to lavish composts, manures and other bulky organic matter ...

Most plants thrive in soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of around 6.0 to 7.0. If you’re struggling with overly acidic soil, knowing how to raise pH in soil closer to that neutral range will ...

I often get asked how much drainage and how much soil should I put in my raised garden bed for growing vegetables when first starting out? This video briefly explains my ratio of soil to drainage in a ...

If you’re having trouble with undersized vegetables, a poor showing of flowers, and/or trees that aren't flourishing, there are only two likely culprits: soil and water. These are going to have the ...

Enhanced rock weathering is a method that uses crushed volcanic rock to improve soil health. Ann Leslie Davis is a freelance science writer and recently covered the issue for Modern Farmer. We hear ...

Since I am always talking about taking soil test, my latest article about how to take a soil test might be of some help. I like to compare a soil test for a gardener to a blood test for a doctor. When ...

A group of scientists have created a smart soil that can use 40 percent less water than traditional soil options. Additionally, they say that the new soil can help crops grow up to 138 percent larger ...

Unlike many other plants, such as hydrangeas and roses, lavender typically doesn't require fertilising. In fact, less is more with this beautiful herb. Over-fertilising can simply promote leafy growth ...

Prolonged droughts followed by sudden bursts of rainfall -- how do desert soil bacteria manage to survive such harsh conditions? This long-debated question has now been answered by microbiologists.