You lovingly nurture your compost bin like it’s a pet—tossing kitchen scraps and yard waste with dreams of rich soil to feed your garden. But imagine your compost quietly turning into an unwelcome ...

Farmers have long fought a quiet war against the fungi that rot crops in fields and storage sheds. Each year, these diseases destroy harvests of lettuce, beans, oilseed rape, wheat, and many other ...

Potting soil may seem like it lasts forever, but it has a shelf life. Over time, the organic materials in most potting mixes, such as peat moss, bark, compost, or coconut coir, break down. As they ...

Potting soil does not spoil over winter if well-maintained. Fungus, pests, and excessive moisture may render potting soil unusable. Compacted, dry potting soil can be revitalized and reused. It's ...