Many of us know the common garden vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and kale, but did you know you can grow mushrooms, too?

Raised garden beds are beneficial for drainage, soil quality, and easier access. However, they can put a dent in your wallet when it comes to filling them. Luckily, there's a centuries-old gardening ...

A soil test provides information about current soil conditions, including pH, organic matter and nutrient content, allowing ...

Nutrient recommendations are based upon soil test calibration studies that relate the probability of a profitable plant response to nutrient addition to the plant nutrient concentration in the soil as ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Succulents may be one of ...

Worm farming in a box, known as vermicomposting, is an easy, odorless way for individuals to recycle kitchen scraps. Using ...

Aeroponic systems nourish plants with nothing more than nutrient-laden mist. The concept builds off that of hydroponic systems, in which the roots are held in a soilless growing medium, such as coco ...

Mums can blossom into beautiful flowers, so long as their soil promotes a thriving bloom. Consider this tip to improve their ...

Soil pH or soil reaction is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. The pH scale ...