At bottom, gardening is all about dirt — its care and feeding, its microbes and fungi, bacteria and earthworms. Science has gradually recognized that the soil’s vibrant but delicate food web must be ...

“Be ye not afraid of doing something your venerable ancestors did, for the benefits to your aching back may be many” (Author anonymous) We all know that gardening involves a lot of hard work: hoeing, ...

What’s your gardening style? The way we garden can determine whether we are increasing or decreasing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. Carbon has been on my mind lately following the release of ...

Gardening doesn't have to be backbreaking work to yield results. TikTok creator redleafranch (@redleafranch) has shared a simple, no-till gardening hack that's quick, convenient, and low-maintenance.

In the wild areas on our planet, trees, bushes and grasses grow on ground that has continual additions of new layers of dead and dying plant matter. Leaves fall from trees and shrubs, grasses dry in ...

Gain mastery over weeds One final benefit of no-till gardening -- reducing weed problems. Tilling brings fresh weed seed to the soil surface each year, so combining good weed management with no-till ...

If planning to put in a new garden next spring, you might not need to wait until spring. Consider starting site preparation now with a no-till option. Research shows that tillage damages soil ...

Weeds are more than just a nuisance in the garden—they compete with your plants for water, sunlight, and nutrients, stunting their growth over time. For centuries, farmers and gardeners have relied on ...

To grow a thriving vegetable garden, effectively managing weeds is a must. Reducing weed issues in new or established veggie beds often requires a mix of tactics and persistence. By using the ...