The fix? If your indoor plants have hydrophobic soil, try to water from the bottom. Place a saucer of water beneath the pot ...

New England is thirsty for more rain. Even with this weekend's wet weather, precipitation over the past month or so still ...

This common issue is caused by hydrophobic soil, which repels water instead of absorbing it. Why is it so difficult to wet dry soil? When soil gets too dry—whether in a potted plant or your ...

These drought-tolerant ground covers for sun and shade demand little care or watering. We've compiled a list of the best low-maintenance ground covers for gardens.

“It has been really dry, but we had rain at the end of last year,” he said. Farmers look to stored soil moisture and also hope for more rain before winter sowing. Picture: Zoe Phillips Despite ...

HUMUS decomposition under bare fallow has now been measured during five successive wet and dry seasons. Soil samples were taken periodically (about once a week during the wet season) and put in ...