Buddleia, also known as the butterfly bush, is a much-loved garden plant, but it's also extremely invasive and can cause ...

However, your plants will be more robust and flower well if planted in fertile soil in full sun. Some dwarf varieties of buddleia, such as the Rocketstar series and ‘Dreaming Lavender’ are ideal for ...

If you’re having trouble with undersized vegetables, a poor showing of flowers, and/or trees that aren't flourishing, there are only two likely culprits: soil and water. These are going to have ...

This shrub likes a sunny site with well-drained soil and can grow to 8ft tall. Buddleja flowers in shades of mauve and purple ...

Buddleia's fibrous roots can cause significant damage to buildings as it growsCredit: Mike Clough CEO at Japanese Knotweed Solutions Ltd The plant is viewed by the Department for the Environment ...

A worm burrows its way through the dark earth, ingesting particles of soil and expelling nutrient-rich casts in a constant forage for food. Charles Darwin described earthworms as one of the most ...

Invasive plants are highly opportunistic and they don’t need much help from us to thrive, writes gardening columnist.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plant over-winter cover crops to improve your soil for next season.

Throughout human history, our relationship with the soil has affected our ability to cultivate crops and influenced the success of civilizations. This relationship between humans, the earth ...

The increasing human population is placing greater pressure on soil and water resources and threatening our ability to produce sufficient food, feed, and fiber. As a result, there is a growing ...

This popular plant can grow up to 15 feet tall and has a fibrous root system that can penetrate the top layer of soil. Buddleia may not be officially listed as a threat like Japanese knotweed, but it ...

The UD Soil Testing Program provides a variety of soil testing and educational support to farmers, homeowners and others engaged in soil management and land use. The program is offered as a public ...