“Be ye not afraid of doing something your venerable ancestors did, for the benefits to your aching back may be many” (Author anonymous) We all know that gardening involves a lot of hard work: hoeing, ...

In the wild areas on our planet, trees, bushes and grasses grow on ground that has continual additions of new layers of dead and dying plant matter. Leaves fall from trees and shrubs, grasses dry in ...

Weeds are more than just a nuisance in the garden—they compete with your plants for water, sunlight, and nutrients, stunting their growth over time. For centuries, farmers and gardeners have relied on ...

Gain mastery over weeds One final benefit of no-till gardening -- reducing weed problems. Tilling brings fresh weed seed to the soil surface each year, so combining good weed management with no-till ...

Controlling weeds can be a tough challenge for farmers, and with herbicide resistance continuing to rise, that challenge will continue for 2024 and into the future. Photo by Dr. Amit Jhala. Adoption ...

What is 'no-till' gardening? Is it better for my garden than traditional digging and tilling every year or not? What are the advantages of this method and how can I start using it? This method of ...

To grow a thriving vegetable garden, effectively managing weeds is a must. Reducing weed issues in new or established veggie beds often requires a mix of tactics and persistence. By using the ...

SHERMAN, S.D. — It’s the time of the year when farmers are already starting to see weeds popping up on their acres. While everyone handles weed control differently on their operations, for no-till ...

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 ...

Much like this, I found ways to create a healthier garden by using a no-till method. A farm page I follow on TikTok @sunshinefarmny recently posted about their no-till journey and if you are new to ...