Soil is made up of particles known as sand, silt, and clay, plus a small portion of organic matter. These particles are ...

In healthy soil, the particles are in clumps, with gaps between the clumps for air and water to flow. When those clumps get ...

Houseplants have gotten something of a bad rap lately, with climate advocates citing the energy-intensive greenhouses they’re ...

The fix? If your indoor plants have hydrophobic soil, try to water from the bottom. Place a saucer of water beneath the pot ...

An extension corn agronomist says one tip for a successful planting season is avoiding pre-plant tillage when soils are too ...

But are there sustainable and climate-friendly ways to restore and promote soil health in agricultural land? Yes, says a research team. Specific plant species could be used as cover plants for ...

Farmers often grow so-called cover plants between main crops. They are used for purposes such as for animal feed or remain on the field as green manure. In this way, they supply the soil with ...