Find out if it's best to get rid of used potting soil when emptying your containers in the fall or if you can keep it for next year. In the fall, the potting soil in containers is usually depleted of ...

Did you hear about the ghost who got evicted from the graveyard? He couldn’t pay his rent because he was dead broke. We all need to stretch our dollars, but potting soil isn’t the place to scrimp when ...

A 'biological universe' exists in a gram of soil. Find out how the soil biota within this tiny universe transform energy, create and modify their habitat, influence soil health, and aid in the ...

You can place plants in the bathroom to add a touch of greenery and life to a space that can sterile at times. The right houseplants for bathrooms absorb excess moisture and thrive in the warm ...

One of the easiest members of the onion family to grow, shallots mature faster and require less space than their counterparts ...

Soil microbiology is the scientific discipline that is concerned with the study of all biological aspects of the microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, parasites and protozoa) that exist ...

Mighty oaks and ornamental maples are beautiful in their own right, but there’s something to be said about the year-round greenery that conifer trees add to your yard. The presence of cones ...

Our Farmers Weekly Transition farmers are striving to secure a better future for their businesses. In Essex, for the Speakmans, de-risking the arable farm business is a major focus. We catch up with ...