While you typically need fertilizer when gardening, charcoal is an effective alternative that serves more functions, too.

As global agriculture struggles to feed a growing population, soils are under increasing pressure. Heavy fertilizer use has degraded soil quality, disrupted microbial ecosystems, and increased ...

A new study reveals how pairing biochar with beneficial soil bacteria could significantly improve phosphorus availability in ...

Biochar is a form of charcoal produced from organic materials that offers promising solutions for soil enhancement, bioremediation, and carbon sequestration. This carbon-rich product is created ...

Biochar may improve soil, but too much can harm ants, disrupting their behavior, teamwork, and the health of the ecosystem.