Sandy loam? Loamy soil? There are many terms to describe the ground under your feet. Here's how to determine the composition ...

Plus, it can be hazardous to your health. But when it comes to plant soil, the situation is quite different. It isn't necessarily bad for plants — in fact, they rely on certain types to thrive, but ...

While most dirt appears alike, there are significant differences when you take a closer look. It can be very important to ...

Bacteria and other microorganisms are abundant throughout soils and deep into the ground and serve an essential role in the global ecosystem through various biochemical processes, particularly ...

If your plants are showing signs that they're being overwatered or sitting in waterlogged soil, your soil consistency could ...

The global food system faces growing risks as modern farming practices undermine the resilience of the world's soils, according to new research. Soil resilience is the ability of soils to withstand, ...

While annual cropping systems such as maize/soy rotation perpetuate soil organic carbon (SOC) loss, perennial crops have been ...

Plastic is a major threat to the environment. Of particular ecological risk is its manifestation as microplastics in the agricultural environment. Scientists addressed this issue in a recent study, ...

October is the perfect time to plant daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, crocus and other spring-flowering bulbs. These and other ...