The fix? If your indoor plants have hydrophobic soil, try to water from the bottom. Place a saucer of water beneath the pot and let the soil slowly wick up moisture through capillary action—a natural ...

The uptake of calcium from the soil by the tomato plant can be reduced by fluctuations in soil moisture — either excessively ...

Most of Connecticut remains in drought conditions as below-average snowfall over the winter months has led to dry soil along ...

So, should you transplant when the soil is wet or dry? Whether you’re transplanting seedlings for your vegetable patch or you ...

Seed starting soil is a very fine soil with a combination of ground peat moss, coconut coir and perlite that allows seeds to ...

March is the time to step up watering of houseplants, as well as pruning your trees and planting seeds indoors.

Beds and borders can quickly dry out or be taken over by weeds. Using a layer of mulch across the soil surface can prevent this. Follow our guide to mulching, an essential garden technique.

It is best to water strawberries early in the morning, giving the leaves and fruit time to dry off throughout the day. "This ...

Soil samples collected in North Dakota wheat fields indicate the lowest populations of overwintering wheat midge larvae ...

Sandy soil is pale coloured and has large particles. These create lots of small air gaps. Water drains through them easily so it usually feels dry. Clay soil is usually sticky and has small particles.