Embracing the “lazy” planting trick not only simplifies gardening but also nurtures a thriving ecosystem in your backyard. This technique allows you to enjoy your gardening endeavors without the ...

Bad soil is one of the most frustrating problems a gardener can face. You water faithfully, plant lovingly, and hope for miracles—only to end up with stunted plants, sad leaves, and dirt that looks ...

Topsoil, also known as the A-horizon, is the most fertile and biologically active layer of the soil. That is the layer where farmers plant seeds, and it supports the crops ...

Wastewater and rivers carry microplastics into the oceans. Wind distributes the particles to the remotest parts of the earth. However, agriculture itself plays a far greater role in plastic pollution ...

In agriculture, large quantities of nano- and microplastics end up in the soil through compost, sewage sludge and the use of mulching foils. The plastic particles always carry various pollutants with ...