A trove of rare 300,000-year-old wooden tools unearthed in south-west China reveals that early humans in the region may have relied heavily on underground plants like roots and tubers for sustenance.

The pace of soil degradation on the continent is high, threatening the sustainability of agricultural production. This has compelled leaders of the African Union (AU) to scale up the use of ...

Starting a garden can be a lot more fun when you have the right tools for the job. Whether you’re growing tomatoes, planting herbs, or tending to flower beds, having a few basic tools can make a big ...

Motor: look for a motor with at least 2-2.5 horsepower. Lower power will be useless. Auger: you should opt for high-carbon steel. Augers made of other materials tend to snap when hitting solid soil.

Please keep reading. Type of base Wicking base of a self-watering planter commonly uses two types of wicking materials: rope and soil. The rope is a porous medium that can draw water from the ...