Adding organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure on a regular basis can make a big difference. It helps the soil hold onto moisture while still allowing extra water to drain away. After you ...

If you’ve ever planted winter bulbs and come back to find holes in your garden, you know how frustrating squirrels can be.

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed dissolving microneedle patches that deliver living ...

The environment ministry has acknowledged that stubble burning remains an ‘episodic’ yet significant contributor to winter ...

"Our microneedle system successfully delivered biofertiliser into Choy Sum and Kale, enhancing their growth more effectively than traditional methods while using over 15 per cent less biofertiliser," ...

Scientists discovered a small protein region that determines whether plants reject or welcome nitrogen-fixing bacteria. By ...

From microplastics to heavy metals and forever chemicals, people are more aware than ever of the potential dangers lurking in ...

This column is written by the Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions recently ...

Even for the most ardent nature fan, it is all too easy to overlook slugs. Not only are they small, on the ground, and well, ...

Grasslands grow more food with less fertilizer when many plant species grow together. A global study shows mixed fields can boost yields.

Microneedles for plant growth 1Dr Arya Gopinath Madathil Pulikkal (left) and Asst Prof Andy Tay (right) in front of a small greenhouse ...

When you look across a field of miscanthus, it's "hypnotically beautiful," says Emily Heaton, whose family farm has for two ...