Because it is a Mediterranean herb, lavender thrives in poor, dry soils. I often get asked, does it need fertilizer? The short answer is probably not. But depending on your specific growing conditions ...

When a friend asked me why her lemon tree, despite diligent fertilization, had bright yellow leaves and was failing to thrive, I told her I would try to determine the ...

Before applying fertilizer or any other soil amendment, it's a good idea to see what the soil already contains. That way you ...

January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent any time watching television or scrolling social media this month, you’ve ...

MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of crinums, shrubs, fig trees and sunflowers, fertilizer storage and dealing with crabgrass ...

As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, farmers will increasingly rely on advanced planting technologies to navigate the challenges of dynamic field conditions.

One PS editor tests out the Lomi Electric Composter on her countertop in the kitchen and shares her full review of the ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

Leader of a multiyear health impact study says work with neighbors of the fire site continues as does the environmental ...

North Carolina is experiencing climate change: warmer temperatures (especially at night), more frequent extreme rainfall and a rise in sea level, scientists have found. Farmers and gardeners must ...

For decades, the biosolids industry has recycled human and industrial waste into organic fertilizer for large-scale agricultural applications. But concerns are mounting as evidence grows that these ...

A new study from Iowa State University researchers found that diversifying crop rotations does not aid in carbon ...