EAST LANSING, MICH. – Sandy soils that traditionally haven’t been ideal for growing crops may become bountiful farmland with new water-retaining technology developed by a Michigan State University ...

The amazing discovery shows that recycled biomass from discarded fruits and vegetables could be used to improve crop ...

When Martina Pachal tries to garden in her Indian Trail yard, it’s more like going to the beach and playing in the sand. Sand is a fact of life there, given that the region was covered with water and ...

Discover the secrets to transforming light sandy garden soil into a thriving vegetable patch! In this video, we share ...

MENOMONIE — In Wisconsin, the Central Sands Region is well known in agriculture for its sandy soil and the challenges it presents for growing crops. Encompassing parts of eight counties in central ...

Not watering dry edible beans on the sandy plains in central Minnesota is unheard of in a normal year. This has not been a normal year. Kidney beans were about ready for harvest on Aug. 30, 2024, at ...

Question: I want to start my warm-season garden this month. What should I do to improve my sandy garden site? Answer: Add lots of organic matter to Florida sands. Till compost, peat moss and similar ...

There is a difference between mulching and amending the soil. Mulching involves placing a material such as pine straw, leaves or pine bark on top of the soil. Amending the soil implies the ...