From no dig raised beds to no dig flower beds, horticulturist Charlie Harpur explains the benefits of no-dig gardening, an ...

Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated when they are spread over ant nests, causing the ants to remove themselves ...

One homeowner got a harsh lesson in the harm landscaping fabric can cause to trees and other plants in the garden.

Unhealthy soil induces poor plant performance and growth. Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch ...

We’ve been experiencing fairly high temperatures and may be looking forward to being outdoors, but don’t start too early on ...

Fungus gnats are a gross problem to have in your plants. Looking for natural remedies? We're here to help. Here are the ones ...

We can’t see them, but there are more microbes — tiny fungi, bacteria, worms and other living things — in a teaspoon of soil ...

Frozen ground would seem to stall microbes — especially in winter — but scientists have been finding robust emissions of ...

Four amazing things happen when you plant your seedlings with worm castings in the spring. Check out the benefits you can ...

Various pathogens can cause skin infections, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The symptoms, treatment, and outlook will depend on the cause. Infections can vary from mild to serious.

elegans, a worm used in scientific research ... divided into viruses (7,784 species), archaea (316 species), bacteria (7,236 species), protists (181 species), fungi (771 species), land plants (155 ...

Viewed that way, parasites include animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, and viruses that live at the expense of other organisms. This means parasites could very well be the largest group of species on ...