Plants need water and sunlight to survive, but they also need important nutrients which they receive from the soil. These nutrients are naturally occurring but can be limited in quantity if the soil ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...

Farmers try to balance the big three nutrients for plant growth: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, since they are known to increase crop yields. However, for good soil health and good plant health, ...

Wood ashes don't have to be disposed of. They can actually be useful in your garden, but only if you know how to use them ...

Learn how gypsum improves soil structure, water flow and nutrient balance, helping your fields stay strong and productive.

These tips and tricks are simple and easy to follow, which will help keep your herb garden bright, aromatic, and ready to use ...

Of all the heavy metals appearing as pollutants in agricultural soil, arsenic (As) poses the greatest threat to human health. As is a common pollutant in upland arable soils, which account for nearly ...

Agricultural lime is an important input for soybeans for several reasons. Lime for soil can neutralize yield-limiting soil ...

Thank you to everyone who sent questions this past year. I love reading the mailbag, and each week we publish questions having the widest appeal or interest. Thanks for sharing your successes and ...

Small changes in pH levels can affect how well plants are able to reproduce and take up nutrients. These changes can also alter how exposed they are to soluble pollutants such as aluminum. Some plants ...