Soil science

Believe it or not, there are a lot of interesting facts about healthy soil. These informative graphics provide a glimpse of just some of those secrets.

If you are unaware of Soil Taxonomy I first recommend you read a quick tip I wrote on soil horizons here, then come back and finish this tip/article. Soil horizons are in depth information, but a fair warning here, soil taxonomy goes …

Americans don't need to spend billions of dollars to aid drought-stricken farmers — careful farming techniques can drastically reduce the impacts of dry weather, says Peter Lehner, executive director of the NRDC.

Let's start by dispelling a crucial myth about compost: compost is not smelly! In fact, its earthiness is as pleasant as it is nutrient-rich.

The chemical nature and properties of soil contaminants

Soil can be friend or foe to your lawn, either encouraging or hampering grass health. You can do everything right at the surface—watering, mowing, fertilizing—but the soil underneath could be thwarting your efforts. Fall is a good time to learn more about your yard’s soil and how it may be affecting your lawn’s health.

Learning some basic botanical terminology and horticulture will simplify wild and domesticated plant identification, as well as demystifying your herb garden and potential problems. Annual – …

The Soil Food Web. Illustration about insect, inorganic, chain, fungi, ground, hectare, cycle, boll, mite, earthworms, dioxide, branch, carbon, grass, millipede, dinosaur - 83393795