A close up of a farmer crouching down and using his hands to test the health of the soil. - Ljubaphoto/Getty Images Although it may be tempting to devote all your energy to monitoring the growth of ...

Rethinking How Phosphorus Is Delivered Traditional water-soluble ammonium phosphate fertilizers release nutrients immediately ...

Phosphorus is crucial for crop growth. But too little can lower crop yields, and too much can lead to pollution downstream.

When we first moved to the northern Sierra wilderness, everyone said "Go see Amigo Bob about fruit trees." At the end of a long drive through the northern Mother Lode, we found Peaceful Valley Road, a ...

An innovative product with the potential to replace polymers used in soil fertilizers is being developed in São Carlos in the ...

Researchers dug into how fertilizing with manure affects soil quality, compared with inorganic fertilizer. In a newly published study, researchers dug into how fertilizing with manure affects soil ...

Growing demand for eco-conscious turf care and soil management highlights a shift toward sustainable materials and ...

Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a ...

Nutrients without the negatives ...

Rice water is a no-cost, natural fertilizer that's proven to improve plant root, leaf, and even fruit growth. It works better on some vegetables than others.