Globally, more potassium is being extracted in harvests -- small quantities of potassium are essential for every crop we grow -- than are being added to fields in fertilizers. This unsustainable ...

Fireplace ash is alkaline, which means it can help neutralize acidic soils. If your soil is too acidic, adding ash can bring it back to a balanced pH level. This is important as many plants thrive ...

Feb. 20 (UPI) --Soils around the world are running low on potassium, a key nutrient needed for plants to grow. This ultimately means we may not be able to grow enough food for everyone. But it's not ...