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In the gray of winter, we’ll be grateful for the color of our evergreen trees and shrubs. “It’s cheery to see those touches ...

Soil is one of the biggest expenses when building a garden bed from scratch, but you can significantly cut down on costs with this clever DIY technique.

Learn how this gardening trend using bathroom cabinet basics can actually solve one of the most common plant-killing mistakes ...

A simple step can create a major yield jump. At least that’s what a Farm Journal Test Plot study revealed. The research shows removing layers before switching to no-till can add 20 bu. to 30 bu. of ...

Much of the compaction that is caused by a load occurs on the first pass that occurs when a load is driven over an area.

Over time, the soil in raised beds becomes more compacted and more depleted of nutrients, which is why a regular refresh is ...

Lavender needs bright sunlight, dry soil, great drainage, and alkaline soil. But with a bit of thought and special care, you ...

Government incentives, spurred by climate change fears, will likely nudge you toward reduced tillage programs and cover crops in the near future. On-farm tests conducted by Farm Journal field ...

In agriculture, large quantities of nano- and microplastics end up in the soil through compost, sewage sludge and the use of mulching foils. The plastic particles always carry various pollutants with ...

The following was written by Hans Klopp, South Dakota State University Extension soil health field specialist, for the ...