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The Bible reminds us “And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not.” (Galatians 6 ...
Partial shade allows a larger selection of plants including firespike, ti plant, beauty berry, begonias, ornamental gingers ...
Intercropping creates a living web of soil-building and nutrient-exchange underground. When legumes fix nitrogen, root ...
Unlike synthetic fertilizers, biofertilizers introduce or stimulate living organisms to improve soil function.
Since time immemorial, plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have coexisted in a mutually beneficial relationship. The fungi colonize plant roots and help them absorb nutrients. In return, plants ...
Another week, another quick lesson on the different parts of a plant. This week, we’re digging to the part that really grips the soil and helps feed the plant. Carrots, parsnips, turnips, radishes and ...
Those bare spots in your yard could be due to take-all root rot. Here's what you should know about the turf disease and how ...
"These fungi are like an extension of the roots, allowing the plant to explore the soil more widely for nutrients," said Zakaria Lahrach, a Ph.D. student supervised by Hijri. Beyond this plant ...
Lloyd Alveshere, farmer and retired NRCS conservationist, spoke on his experiences with regenerating farm fields with cover ...
Red gram nodules host diverse microbes impacting nitrogen fixation, influenced by soil properties and host genetics.
As summer approaches and the heat waves join, a refreshing berry is always a good snack. Here's how to get a juicy fruit in ...
Most plants require a pot with good drainage, but there are solutions. We explain if it is ever okay to pot plants in ...