Invasive red seaweed species that reach Long Island’s waterways all the way from the western Pacific Ocean threaten local ecosystems; they outcompete native species for habitats and have the potential ...

When it comes to buying fertilizer for your garden, there are many ways to spend too much money. Fortunately, there are also ...

Most of the troubles plaguing the subtropical waters of Florida and the Caribbean revolve around disappearing marine life: coral reefs, fish populations, sea grass beds. It’s decidedly the opposite ...

Large-scale agricultural operations and home gardeners alike are increasingly adopting organic inputs to reduce their reliance on chemical fertilizers in light of the myriad of environmental concerns ...

Unable to afford fertilizer back in the Azores, Raymond Xavier's great-grandfather would gather seaweed and plow it into the ground. The family later made its way to Providence, where Xavier's ...

Wow, what a difference a week makes! Last week my yard was full of nutrients and now after almost six inches of rain, totally stripped of nutrients. Where I live, Dec. 17 was mainly a rain event ...

More gardeners are turning to vegan fertilizers as they look for sustainable, eco-friendly ways to nourish their plants without relying on animal-based products. Traditional fertilizers often include ...

Composting is a crucial part of gardening, allowing you to reuse materials that would otherwise be thrown away. It is used to amend the soil in your garden and add plant nutrients, helping crops, ...

Jamaican fisherman Romain Betty, who lives in the coastal town of Manchioneal, says the sargassum seaweed matts in local waters are sometimes so thick it can be difficult to run outboard motors. Most ...