Marion Calmer says nutrient stratification in soil is a significant problem on his western Illinois farm — and it’s only getting worse. “I’ve been putting P (phosphorus) and K (potassium) on top of ...

Tilling your garden can be helpful in certain situations but harmful in others. Tilling has both benefits and drawbacks when it comes to your soil. So should you till or not when preparing and ...

The practice of no-till has gained in popularity as it creates a soil less prone to erosion and more rich in organic matter, but a new study raises questions about its influence on net greenhouse gas ...

LAMBERTON, Minn. - Tillage type matters. Whether agronomically, for physical or biological soil health, or in terms of preventing erosion, the type of tillage used can make or break the situation, ...

Tilling soil is a spring rite of passage for professional landscapers and weekend gardeners alike. Soil tilling helps your plants grow deep roots, taking advantage of all the nutrients locked deep ...

At bottom, gardening is all about dirt — its care and feeding, its microbes and fungi, bacteria and earthworms. Science has gradually recognized that the soil’s vibrant but delicate food web must be ...

What soil type is best suited to lo-till? LO-TILLING should be possible on most soil types, but the machinery and management will clearly be different. Heavy calcareous clays, such as the Hanslope ...

Tilling has both benefits and drawbacks when it comes to your soil. So should you till or not when preparing and maintaining your garden? That decision depends on several factors, and no one answer ...

What soil type is best suited to lo-till? ANSWER: Lo-tilling should be possible on most soil types, but the machinery and management will clearly be different. Heavy calcareous clays, such as the ...