However, you don’t need any special tools to identify your soil type—just your hands. Soil scientists call this the “texture ...

The experts explain the benefits of using a 'seed-starting' soil if you're growing your fruits and vegetables from seed.

It takes years, even millennia, for soil to form from weathering rocks and decomposing organic matter. The type of soil you have depends on where you live, and what geologic and ecologic forces ...

Living in an area with particularly heavy clay soil can lead to an abnormal-looking lawn come spring, especially if you aren't used to this type of soil. Since clay soil compacts easily ...

Potting soil prices creep up into dizzying heights when you have several containers to fill each year. But crop rotation can ...

If weeds have taken over your garden, then you may want to consider adding various types of tools to your arsenal that can ...

Soil painting workshops provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the earth's natural colors through artistic ...

Dec. 3, 2024 — Nitrogen oxide emissions from soil in California's Salton Sea air basin are 10 times larger than state estimates, finds a new study of rural Imperial and Coachella ...

Engineers showed that some types of soil bacteria can influence a plant's balance of growth and defense. The bacteria produce an enzyme that can lower a plant's immune activity and allow its roots to ...

These types of methods help restore soil health, improve carbon sequestration and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers. Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric ...