Find out what biochar is and how to use it to improve your garden soil.

Autumn has a way of turning even the most hesitant gardener into a compost enthusiast. The air cools, the leaves drop, and suddenly every twig, scrap, and leftover apple core starts whispering, “Throw ...

A company is processing wood chips into biochar for use as a soil amendment. Now, it wants to do the same with sewage solids.

January gardening can feel bold, hopeful, and just a little rebellious. While frost glitters on the ground, it’s tempting to “get ahead” by amending soil and setting the stage for spring. That urge is ...

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Most of the heavy metals in pig manure originate from feed additives, such as copper and zinc. When these heavy metals are introduced into agricultural soil, they can significantly increase the heavy ...

This story was originally published in February 2023. Sure, it’s still late March. But it’s never too early be thinking about how you are going to get your garden plot ready as soon as planting season ...

Researchers find that nanoparticles from biochar, a popular soil additive, can transport harmful organic chemicals, with effects that change as the material ages in the environment The Unseen Journey ...