Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Most gardeners know that success in the garden depends on many factors: You can’t grow a sun-loving plant in a shady area, for example. And a shrub ...

‘Plants feeding plants’ is the basic idea behind plant-based permaculture layering for healthy soils. You can create layers anywhere, even in your houseplant pots. Layering not only creates beneficial ...

That rototiller you fire up every spring isn’t preparing your soil for a great season. It’s quietly dismantling it. According ...

A 60/40 ratio probably makes you think of crop-share lease arrangements. But that ratio takes on new significance in terms of crop production. A ratio of 60% water and 40% air in your soil’s ...