Mediterranean-type shrubs such as cistus, lavender and phlomis are best confined to banks and raised beds in clay gardens.

World Soil Day, held annually on December 5, is an opportunity to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to ...

The moment the first cool breeze sweeps through your yard, something magical starts happening in the garden. Plants shift ...

There’s something satisfying about getting your hands dirty in the garden, especially when you know it will pay off next ...

Discover how to evaluate soil structure through field observations and lab tests to improve your farm's soil health and productivity.

Healthy soil is the foundation of every good garden. Whether you’re growing flowers, vegetables, or trees, the soil decides ...

Norfolk Wildlife Trust understands that protecting natural processes improves soil, and recovering our county’s wildlife is crucial for improving our own health and wellbeing too. That’s why our ...

Brown and green plant material provide your compost bin with much-needed nutrients. However, certain plants can contaminate ...

Automaker Honda is spending money on the opportunity to support farmers and gain carbon credits for its operations.

What is ecology? The word “ecology” was proposed by German zoologist Ernst Haeckel in 1866. It means the study of the ...

Soil microbes could help plants better withstand drought. Expanded label from FMC controls pests in-furrow. Topcon improves ...

ETH Zurich researchers have developed a process that can be used on site to render environmental toxins such as DDT and ...