If your area is naturally rich in acidic soil, you may have found yourself frustrated year after year when your home garden fails to thrive. In that case, it may be your choice of plants that's ...

Rich in nitrogen and other essential nutrients, coffee grounds can help improve soil structure, increase acidity, and even deter pests. For plants that thrive in acidic conditions, incorporating ...

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March has a lot of history, hope and lore associated with it. For some superstitious folks, “Beware the Ides of March,” a ...

Before a nutrient can be used by plants it must be dissolved in the soil solution. Most minerals and nutrients are more soluble or available in acid soils than in neutral or slightly alkaline soils.

A new study reveals the positive impact of intercropping leguminous plants like soybean and Chinese milkvetch with tea crops.

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Hiking columnist Susan Anderson tells about a treasure hunt she went on last spring to see a rare plant with stinky flowers.