Do Street Lights Affect Plants? The effects of light Pollution
Plants need light to grow, among other vital inputs such as nutrients, soil, and water. Streetlights can alter a plant's normal growth pattern by exposing the plant to more light than it...
Soil is composed of different materials, such as sand, silt, clay, and organic matter. These materials work together to help retain water in the soil which helps with plant growth, but as time passes...
Bell peppers are scientifically known as Capsicum annum. Bell peppers can be grown both annually as well as perennially. This plant is grown for its edible fruits. Bell peppers will tend to flower...
Suppose you accidentally ripped off one of the leaves from your plant? Or worse yet, suppose that your dog or cat got bored and decided to do some leaf-eating? It doesn't have to be all bad though!...
Using rotted wood as a soil amendment can increase the nutrient concentration in the soil, boosting the growth of plants and vegetables in the garden when it is decomposed. Incorporating wood into...
Initially, soil that seems very fluffy and well aerated will tend to settle over time causing the soil structure to sink down. Breakdown of organic matter, rain, heavy mulch, and walking traffic can...
