Choosing to use peat-free compost is now widely regarded as the way forward for gardening. Generations of gardeners have used peat to raise seeds and grow plants because of the reliable way it holds ...

With drylands covering over 40% of the Earth's land area, improving the agricultural potential of sandy soils is a critical global challenge. These soils, common in arid and semi-arid regions, are ...

Composting puts Mother Nature on a fast track by quickening the natural process of decomposition. Microscopic organisms break down yard and kitchen waste, and manure, into a rich organic fertilizer ...