This video shows how to successfully plant avocado trees in areas containing clay soil. Root rot disease and poor soil ...

According to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, ideal garden soil contains a balanced mixture of 40% sand, 40% ...

Terra-cotta pots are affordable and stylish but not ideal for all plants. Use them for succulents and orchids, but avoid them ...

Continuing our Building with Cob series, we've put together an overview of cob and other traditional earthen building materials used around the world, including adobe and rammed earth.

This study highlights the effectiveness of slag-based geopolymers in soil stabilization, outperforming Portland cement in strength and contaminant retention.

Paul was BBC’s transport correspondent for southern England for more than 30 years, leaving in 2025. He is a fellow of both ...

Picking plants that are naturally drought tolerant is key to a drought-proof landscape. Several native African plants have ...