Lab Reports

Data transmissions from the CityRooted research lab.

Planting Catnip: Growing Guide for Cat Owners

Catnip is a tough perennial that comes back every spring and asks almost nothing of...

Planting comfrey creates a self-renewing source of nutrient-rich mulch, compost activator, and liquid fertilizer from...

Creeping thyme turns bare ground into a fragrant, bee-humming mat 1 to 3 inches tall...

Planting English lavender successfully needs alkaline soil at pH 6.5 to 7.5, at least 6...

Lavender growth depends on three things: at least 6 hours of full sun, sharply drained...

Herbs grown for culinary use require soil that balances drainage, nutrition, and pH differently than...

Composting for vegetable gardens turns a big share of your household waste into the most...

Choosing between potting soil and garden soil determines whether your container plants thrive or struggle...

Get the soil right and a succulent becomes nearly impossible to kill; get it wrong...

Compost is the foundation of vegetable garden fertility. It adds beneficial microorganisms that unlock soil...