Among the various derivatives of phenoxyacetic acids, 2,4-D (salts and esters) and MCPA (salts) are widely used as herbicides ...

Acid soils present many stresses to plants but prime among these is the increased prevalence of soluble aluminum cations (Al3+) which inhibit root growth and development and restrict the acquisition ...

Once you test your soil for pH, you will know whether or not you need to adjust the pH level for the specific crop you will grow. Garden lime consists of finely ground limestone and is applied to the ...

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Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.

This process occurs more rapidly in soils with a high microbiological ... derived from phenoxyacetic acid quite rapidly. Within hours, the growth of the plant stops, the petioles and young shoots ...

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

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I’ve been seeing advice on Facebook about adding banana peels to your soil for potassium. Bananas and their peels do indeed ...