Drought is projected to affect 75% of the world's population by 2050. Take that in. ‘Drylands’ now make up nearly half of all ...

“Cover crops improve soil health, increase organic matter and encourage microorganism activity that ... The crop received a light rainfall after seeding but then remained dry until late summer.

Farmers in some of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions are concerned about the impact of the strong Harmattan wind on the ...

With the winter solstice came the official start to winter. It's left many gardeners wondering about winter watering.

How often to water indoor plants in winter is a little different than other times of year. Get it right with these must-know ...

Improved drainage helps remove excess water but also improves soil aeration. Roots need access to oxygen to burn ...

Brown-tipped leaves on a peace lily can be a sign that your plant is not getting enough water. The first sign your peace lily ...

Because there’s so much space for air between the large soil particles, water and nutrients can move quickly and easily through these soils. This makes them dry and poor in nutrients. If the soil is ...

Use your trowel to mix up the dirt in the bucket, removing any rocks and crushing clumps until you have relatively smooth soil. Then, take 1 to 2 cups of soil and let it air dry on the newspaper. Make ...