Guwahati: Even as the city continues to grapple with callously discarded waste, in the Zoo Road area of the city, a resident ...

Seiler cites two individuals who have been important mentors to him – David Brandt, an Ohio farmer who was a pioneer in the ...

When deciding what and where to plant, take time to consider how shrubs will be affected by natural light levels ...

Taking care of the soil is of utmost importance for the success of growing vegetables, particularly when using sustainable or organic production practices. If you’ve been treating your soil like ‘dirt ...

Every garden has one of four main types of soil: silt, clay, sand, or a combination known as loam. You may find that different areas of your yard have different types of soil which is completely ...

D.G. When dealing with watering issues, consider soil conditions first. A spongy, humus-rich soil will retain moisture well. Incorporating compost into the soil is a primary aid to moisture retention.

It performs best in part shade, deep humus rich, well drained soil and is an excellent choice for the woodland or cottage garden. It is native to the mountain regions of China, India, Myanmar and ...

Healthy soil is composed of 45% minerals (sand, silt, clay, pebbles, rocks, 25% air, 25% water, and 5% organic matter (plants, animals, and microorganisms). The most fertile part of soil is the ...

Professor Antonietti, founding director at MPICI, has developed a proven recipe grounded in green chemistry that transforms plant waste into humus-rich soil in the lab—a substance that mimics ...

You dig out the old roots, clean all the debris, and rake the cleaned soil until it looks immaculate. With a sense of pride, you think to yourself that this is how a well-tended garden should look.

Composting does actually give off Carbon Dioxide, but see it as a net positive process, at the end you are left with a dark rich humus which is an ecologically valuable suppository of stable carbon.