Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an ...

What is Potting Soil? Potting soil, despite its name, doesn’t always contain soil. Instead, it often includes a blend of ...

You can move your roselle plant to a pot that is at least 20cm in diameter. Ensure the soil is well-draining, as this plant ...

A biological mechanism makes plant roots more hospitable to microbes. Researchers at the John Innes Centre have identified a ...

With a 40-year career in soil science, Jeff Schoenau is an accomplished researcher, professor and the mind that designed the Plant Root Simulator probe.

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A few hours spent outdoors nurturing fruits, flowers and vegetables each week can provide physical exercise, stress reduction ...

Improving the soil means adding organic matter such as compost that will act like a sponge to hold more moisture. But you can ...

Aluminum stress is an important factor limiting plant growth in acidic soil, and has significant effects on the growth, development and physiological metabolism of Mentha canadensis. However, the ...

It is easy to take these trees for granted but they are teeming with biodiversity and are an integral part of Houston's ...