A decomposing human body can release a significant amount of nutrients into the soil, enriching it for plant growth.

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

For avocado trees, Di Lallo recommends a typical houseplant potting soil with some added perlite or pumice to promote aeration. When it comes to the perfect container, an unglazed terracotta pot will ...

But if your tree is lacking this season, it may be because of how often you're watering it. Peach trees need moist soil but are susceptible to fungal disease, so not waiting long enough for the soil ...

If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you're stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, ...

But this tourism-centric imagination often forgets local concerns: village life, agrarian experiences, the people most ...

Mulch with 5-8cm of organic matter, keeping it clear of the trunk. Water deeply once or twice weekly, applying 30-50 litres ...

Stanford researchers discovered how plant cells decide whether to form breathing pores based on size and neighbor signals.

Truth is, we don’t know how the Tree of Life will fall, and we don’t know when. It could happen in five years, in 40 years, ...

Another option is to use a plastic bucket, such as an old 5-gallon paint bucket or any plastic container about that size. Use ...

The staghorn sumac seed heads are beginning to change color and are now pale yellow, but as summer progresses the seed heads will become a crimson color. If you are not familiar with the staghorn ...

In my opinion, the easiest fruit to grow in Southeast Texas is the fig—by far! Common figs ( Ficus carica) are unique because ...