Key Points Garlic can be an effective natural pest repellent, but it won't protect all plants against every type of pest, and ...

URBANA, Ill. — Take a break from summer garden care and watering for a conversation about native bees and crop rotation. Two ...

There's no getting around it; gardening generates waste. Whether it's spent plants at the end of their life cycle or scraps ...

Brits are being urged to stay vigilant in June as garden pests and diseases hit their seasonal peak, threatening plants and ...

Warm, moist days are ideal for growing a robust vegetable crop. Unfortunately, that is the same recipe for disease that can fester bacteria, fungi and viruses.

When growing tomatoes, you want to avoid planting in sandy soils, as these can lack nutrients and therefore result in poor fruit development. Although soil that is compacted is also damaging to your ...

I spent late spring/early summer of 2013 in Guatemala. Beans, rice, corn tortillas, fresh fruit and produce, amazing ...

Crop residues are the primary source of carbon input in the soil carbon pool. Crop rotation can impact the plant biomass returned to the soil, and influence soil respiration. To study the effect of ...

To prep your soil for successful planting, you might consider crop rotation and find a new spot for the second ... If you prefer to use the same gardening area, the soil might be missing certain ...

The Kilgore Home & Garden Tour features the estate of the late Betty Kilgore Moss Gibbs, showcasing her home and gardens. Proceeds from the tour benefit the Kilgore Samaritan Counseling Center ...