Learn how to reuse potting soil effectively. One of the major components to see any type of outdoor garden flourish is the potting soil. And as any gardener knows, potting soil is not cheap.

Lavender is more than just a fragrant perennial shrub—it's a garden staple known for its beautiful blooms that attract pollinators and can be harvested and used to make soaps, teas, and more. If you ...

Samuel Mugo is a co-founder of PimaSens. He receives funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Mohammed Elmorsy is a co-founder of PimaSens. He has received ...

Most of southcentral Pennsylvania has thirsted its way through a hot, dry back end of summer 2025, resulting in plants and lawns that are unusually parched for this time of year. While this week’s ...

Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...

Lynn Dicks receives funding from UKRI (NERC and BBSRC). She is affiliated with Natural England, as a Board Member, and the East Suffolk Trust as a Trustee. Katherine Berthon receives funding from UKRI ...

Many of us dream of having big, beautiful hydrangea blooms (Hydrangea spp.) filling our front yards. People love them for their showy and long-lasting flowers. And if you have ever read a guide on how ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Team Europe are on the brink of a historic triumph (Picture: Getty) The Ryder Cup 2025 concludes on Sunday with Team Europe looking to complete a remarkable victory against Team USA at Bethpage Black.

Whether it's a quick and tasty snack or part of a more elaborate meal, tinned fish is an underrated food you should probably keep stocked in your pantry. When Europeans discovered how to sterilize ...

As demand for nickel grows, plants could help suck out vital raw materials from soil. Could this replace conventional mining that's harmful to the environment? On a field in northern Albania, farmers ...