Find out what biochar is and how to use it to improve your garden soil.

Autumn has a way of turning even the most hesitant gardener into a compost enthusiast. The air cools, the leaves drop, and suddenly every twig, scrap, and leftover apple core starts whispering, “Throw ...

A company is processing wood chips into biochar for use as a soil amendment. Now, it wants to do the same with sewage solids.

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 ...

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Compost additives are made up of dormant soil microorganisms, but although microorganisms are essential for breaking down your organic materials, you don’t need to buy them. There are high populations ...

Most of the heavy metals in pig manure originate from feed additives, such as copper and zinc. When these heavy metals are introduced into agricultural soil, they can significantly increase the heavy ...