We are in the process of supplying planting materials to all those who had cleared the area intended for rubber planting and had completed the initial steps like lining and pitting. We are nearly half ...

John Farrington initially began growing six-species cover crops in 2018 to improve soil structure and water holding capacity by increasing soil organic matter. His use has now morphed into ...

The survey suggested that more farmers are willing to plant the soil-holding cover crops such as wheat and rye. And corn yields rose by 3.4 bushels per acre after using cover crops. Soybean yields ...

Unlike many other cover crops, mustard also functions as a biofumigant, reducing certain soil-borne plant diseases, such as blight and nematodes, when used in crop rotation cycles. Other Cover Crops ...

Beans offer a valuable benefit as companion plants, in that they fix nitrogen in the soil. All crops need nitrogen for growth, and legumes take the nutrient from the air and add nitrogen to the soil.

3. Carex 'In terms of ground cover plants for wet soil, you won't find much better than Carex 'Everillo,' says Alex Kantor, owner of Perfect Plants Nursery.

How to Save Plants from Heat Stress Tips on keeping crops cool during hot weather. Late summer also is the time to plant your fall-producing crops, such as spinach, lettuce, broccoli, carrots ...

There are many benefits to growing vegetation alongside companions instead of by themselves. Not only does it save space, but if done right, it can make both plants thrive. Unfortunately, you can't ...

Third, they’ll build new tools that can work in multiple types of plants, allowing this approach to be applied to a range of societally important crops. Ultimately, their vision is to use a wide range ...

Credit: Laszlo Podor/Moment/Getty Images If you are looking for a ground cover to replace a lawn, creeping thyme is a wonderful alternative. "Creeping thyme is a hardy ground cover that withstands a ...