<p>I longed for huge pumpkins for Halloween, tall sunflowers and plentiful chili and tomato plants, and I found that even with repeated mulching throughout the season, my plants were missing a boost ...

Everyone already knows that compost made from food scraps helps plants to grow. Now, however, scientists have fermented food waste to create a liquid fertilizer that boosts the number of beneficial ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

CORVALLIS, OR - Managing soil nutrients in organic production systems presents multiple challenges for fruit growers. The availability and release rate of nitrogen from organic fertilizers, ease of ...

A young man and a team in Tanzania collect tons of human hair waste a month and convert it into a keratin-rich liquid fertilizer. After many attempts to get the right recipe, he has turned a quirky ...

While synthetic fertilizers are filled with complicated ingredients that most of us can't pronounce, said ingredients may not be as beneficial to the soil in our gardens as much as we'd like to think.

Maintaining a lush lawn is a source of immense joy for every homeowner, despite the challenges it may present. Selecting the right lawn fertilizer, a crucial part of lawn care, can prove greatly ...