You probably toss used coffee grounds without thinking — or pile them on plants and hope for magic. Coffee grounds can improve soil structure, slowly add nitrogen, attract earthworms, and deter some ...

As we sink deeper into our North Idaho summer, the excitement of spring has given way to garden maintenance — an often not-so ...

There’s one problem all tomato growers fear. A ruined harvest. Blossom end rot is the culprit that can put an end to ...

Hydroponic gardening allows you to grow fresh herbs and vegetables without soil. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to ...

Corn tissue tests taken at tassel to silking give growers a snapshot of crop health and help plan nutrient applications for ...

You've heard of people fertilizing their garden with used coffee grounds. Does it actually work? Here's what you need to know.

Do you have unsightly yellow patches ruining your grass? Gardeners reveal the possible reasons why and how to fix it.

They are the darlings of the midsummer border, but a few quick measures are needed now to safeguard those glorious colors and ...

You love the idea of a bumper crop, but packing plants close together usually steals yield and health from your tomatoes. Give each plant room to breathe—spacing them properly prevents disease, ...

Once on-farm research trials are established, one of the most important stages of data collection begins before sidedress nitrogen applications. Many projects supported through the Nitrogen ...

It’s a bit like giving the soil a DNA test.” A new droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) method quantifies root DNA directly from soil ...