Mulch covers up exposed soil, protecting it from erosion. It also prevents the ground from drying out quickly by slowing down evaporation, which saves precious water. And it helps suppress weeds while ...

This column is written by the Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that ...

Abstract: This study evaluates the performance of IoT-based mist and drip irrigation systems for Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) cultivation in a controlled indoor environment. We ...

Water the straw bales deeply every day during the conditioning process, and apply another ½ cup of high-nitrogen fertilizer on each bale on days 3 and 5. On days 7 and 9, apply ¼ cup of high-nitrogen ...