Every gardener wants nutrient-rich soil. But just because your yard doesn’t have enough nutrients naturally doesn’t mean you can’t add more with the help of vermiculite or perlite, common soil ...

January gardening can feel bold, hopeful, and just a little rebellious. While frost glitters on the ground, it’s tempting to “get ahead” by amending soil and setting the stage for spring. That urge is ...

Growing plants feels exciting, especially when a bag promises instant nutrition for roots, stems, and leaves. But what if ...

Used coffee grounds don't need to go in the garbage. Naturally, you can add them to compost, but some plants actually love grounds in a variety of formats.

A bag of soil can decide whether a seedling thrives or collapses before it ever stretches toward the sun. Across Southern states, gardeners nurture trays of tomatoes, peppers, zinnias, and herbs with ...

Biochar is a soil additive that can help store carbon dioxide for centuries. Cities in Minnesota and Nebraska plan to build biochar plants similar to those in Nordic countries. Climate scientists ...

Here's what to know about that bag of potting soil before you buy.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... You might not think of burying charcoal briquettes in your garden, and you definitely should not do that. But you might consider adding biochar, the ...

Description: Wyoming thermal coal production has dropped by over 53% since its peak in 2008 and national utility demand has dropped 58%. Efforts are accelerating to develop ‘clean coal’ technologies ...