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As gardeners we know we need to water, prune plants and pull weeds but we may forget to pay attention to our soil. Soil can erode over time producing smaller, less healthy plants. Soil erosion ...

Have you ever witnessed your neighbors pour cornstarch over their garden? You may be tempted to try it, but it's important to ...

What really matters is the bigger picture. The biggest myth of all is that your garden is not part of the broader environment ...

Our department focuses on all aspects of plant and soil science, from the molecular to global ... with well-equipped laboratories, an extensive botanic garden, state-of-the-art greenhouses, computer ...

A successful spring garden begins well before the first blooms of the season. Winter, often regarded as the dormant period for plants, offers the perfect opportunity to prepare garden beds ...

Adding soil you buy from your local garden center can be good for your plants but not all bags are the same. Have you ever stood in front of the bagged soil products displayed at your local ...