There's no need to throw your used tea leaves in the garbage when they can have a second life by improving the health of your ...

Lavender may have a reputation as a low-maintenance plant, but some leftover scraps could do it some good. Just use these in ...

Lilac flowers don't need all that much attention to thrive, but if you want o help improve their soil, consider mixing in ...

Long-term exposure to specific particulate matter components, such as PM2.5, including sulphate, ammonium, elemental carbon, and soil dust, can increase the risk of mental health issues like ...

Wildfires may disappear from the landscape within weeks, but their hidden effects on the soil can persist for decades. An ...

In the critical habitat of the giant panda, livestock grazing is reshaping the invisible yet vital world of soil microbes in an unexpected way. A new ...

Globally, soils contain three times as much carbon as exists in the atmosphere and all plants, combined. Which means that ...

Well-managed soils are the foundation of high yields. Yet compaction, nutrient imbalance and poor structure can limit performance. A gypsum soil amendment can provide a practical solution by supplying ...

As most gardeners know, soil is one of the most important factors affecting the overall health and growth of plants. Soil pH, which determines how acidic or alkaline the soil is, is a particular ...

Many popular landscape and fruit species like blueberries, rhododendrons, and azaleas grow best in moderately acidic soils. It is because low pH improves the availability of iron, manganese, and other ...

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture Bicol (DA-5), through its Regional Soils Laboratory (RSL), has introduced a new mobile soil laboratory from the Bureau of Soils and Water Management for ...