Aspergillus is a common fungus that produces spores, which can be found in many indoor and outdoor environments. A new study has shown that these spores can also be found in commercially available ...

A tough-to-treat, drug-resistant fungal infection may be as close as your local garden center, new research shows. Investigators at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens found high levels of ...

That pile of soil you bought at the home improvement store may contain more than just dirt, according to new research from the University of Georgia. A new UGA study found high levels of ...

Adele has worked in gardening for 25 years. She grows a wide range of plants at the Which? Gardening trial grounds and is our compost expert. Fungus gnats are small black flies, also known as sciarid ...

For indoor gardeners and plant enthusiasts, fungus gnats are perhaps public enemy number one as far as pests are concerned. The small black flies, which are 2mm-4mm long, are known to hover around ...

Researchers discovered that drug-resistant strains are not just more stubborn, they’re evolving faster. These strains carry a gene mutation known as msh6-G233A, which increases how often the fungus ...

If Mayor Bloomberg's wildest decay-related fantasies are realized, New Yorkers will soon be sparing their food scraps from the garbage. A new composting program would encourage (or possibly require) ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Ever cracked open your bin and wondered why your compost smells suddenly ...

Fungus gnats are small black flies that hover around houseplants and can be a real nuisance for plant owners. A gardening expert has shared a simple three-step process to control these persistent ...

Houseplant pests can not only damage the indoor plant, but it can also kill it. When it comes to removing pests, experts recommend using natural pest control methods. This is because some chemicals ...

Did you know that compost is alive? Compost is an active and breathing organ that serves as the “housing complex” for the billions of different types of organisms, often referred to as the “soil food ...

The 47-year-old welder from Buckinghamshire, who has not been named, died in intensive care a week after being engulfed by ""clouds of dust"" when he opened bags of rotting plant material that had ...