Researchers at Southern Federal University (SFedU) have grown the first barley sprouts from soil that replicates the Martian regolith. The scientists added a special mixture of microorganisms to the ...

Autumn is coming, and the ground will soon be blanketed in colorful leaves. Many people see piles of fallen leaves and think “trash,” but savvy gardeners know there’s hidden treasure under those ...

The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and ...

Many pollinators and other beneficial insects survive winter’s cold by sheltering under leaf litter, either as adults, eggs, ...

Peat is an all-rounder and is used in growing media to improve soils. In order to be able to extract natural peat, peatlands have to be drained - with devastating effects on the ecosystem. The Leibniz ...

To help your perennials survive the winter, our pro gardener explains which of these you should mulch after the first hard ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component of your garden ...

Autumn is an important period for summer residents, because it is in October that the active preparation of the plot and the ...

Across the globe, soil compaction is becoming an ever more serious challenge. Heavy vehicles and machinery in modern ...

Discover the key differences between potting mix and potting soil, including their composition, characteristics, and ideal uses. Learn how to choose the right growing medium for your plants and get ...