NOW that the weather feels warmer you may be turning your attention to your garden and getting it ready for summer. However, ...

Industrial farming practices often deplete the soil of important nutrients and minerals, leaving farmers to rely on ...

You won’t be able to see the roots grow beneath the dirt, but you can look for signs they’ve arrived. If you see new shoots or leaves growing above the soil, the plant has probably rooted.

Ancient watering techniques, based on centuries-old practices, are getting attention for their ability to boost indoor plant ...

A corn plant knows how to find water in soil with the very tips of its roots, but some varieties, including many used for breeding high-yielding corn in the U.S., appear to have lost a portion of ...

With all the conversations I’ve had with gardeners over the years, the state of soil is the least-understood part of the process of growing things.  Soil is commodified, commercialized, removed, ...

Most perennials are easy care plants that require less maintenance than annuals and return year after year with minimal fuss. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the basics of how and when to divide ...

Slide 1 of 3, , Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots. Plant roots have tiny hairs on them so they can absorb as much water as possible. You will need: a seed, paper towels ...

The crunchy soil not only leaves your plants thirsty, it also damages the roots. This common issue is ... Place a saucer of water beneath the pot and let the soil slowly wick up moisture through ...