During a field day, a farmer asked Ken Ferrie, “Can a soil test help determine the need for a fungicide application, and does healthy soil correlate with less need for fungicide?” To find answers to ...

Scientists say leaving autumn leaves on the ground can add important nutrients to the soil and create needed habitat for ...

On paper, people often say that plants need just a few things to grow well: light, water, and nutrients often top the list. But when you dive into the complexities that exist in living ecosystems, you ...

With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support ...

THE SUCCESS OF our plantings comes down to taking care of the soil they are rooted in. While not as enchanting as a beautiful bloom or as delicious as a bowlful of berries, healthy soil is the ...

Often overlooked, soil is one of our planet's largest living ecosystems and the foundation of our lives. It provides 95% of our food, supports global biodiversity and helps balance the climate by ...

From millipedes to nematodes, soils across the world teem with billions of living organisms that make up Earth’s biosphere and contribute to the global food supply. The more invertebrates that are in ...

A black metal shovel is partially covered by soil. - rsooll/Shutterstock I know someone who said the main reason she doesn't enjoy gardening is because she "doesn't like to get dirty." Well, friends, ...

It’s finally vegetable gardening season! Your question is one that is often asked by beginning gardeners. Here are a few tips to build healthy soil. Start by choosing a site that is in full sun. Most ...

Good soil is the starting point for a garden that grows well. It feeds your plants, holds water, and helps roots grow strong. If the soil is off, even the best seeds can struggle. Many gardeners focus ...

California has emerged as a leader in the field of sustainable agriculture with its focus on creating and maintaining healthy ...