Soil is made up of particles known as sand, silt, and clay, plus a small portion of organic matter. These particles are ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Operating a controlled traffic system on silage fields this year – for both nutrient applications and grass harvesting – ...

Make a few changes in your plant selection and garden care to help manage water use while growing healthy plants.

A resource at Agricultural Analytical Services Lab at Penn State can be a good first step toward determining soil health.

Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) ...

For natural weed control, try no-till gardening, digging out pesky weeds by hand or with a hori-hori gardening knife, or spot ...

Soil-borne diseases, caused by pathogens like fungi and bacteria, threaten agriculture, human health, and soil health.

Ficus Audrey plants (aka Ficus benghalensis or Banyan fig) grow best in a soil base that holds plenty of moisture without ...

How to decide whether potting mix, potting soil or garden soil will be the right choice for your gardening project.