Residents in Benton, Mo., are worried about a potential sand quarry on the old Diebold Orchard property, fearing it might ...

Soil texture is determined by the mixture of the mineral contents: sand, silt, and clay. You can determine your garden soil ...

Growing carrots from seed can give you a harvest of sweet roots way better than store-bought with these growing tips.

Once you test your soil for pH, you will know whether or not you need to adjust the pH level for the specific crop you will grow. Garden lime consists of finely ground limestone and is applied to the ...

Plus, sandy soil has loose particles that create air pockets and make it difficult for grass roots to take hold and thrive.

A new study published in Ecological Processes by researchers at the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of ...

It seems that gardeners brag about their flowers, their big tomatoes and their beautiful trees but one of the things they don’t seem to brag about is their dirt. Good dirt should be the envy ...

Gardeners are being urged to check their soil in February to avoid running into problems growing things this coming summer.

If you lack nearby natural soils to take from, purchased compost soil and sand can be good alternatives. 2. Discussion. Back in the classroom, begin by discussing what is meant by ‘soil’ and what you ...

Almost black to look at, easy to dig over and spongy to the touch, peaty soil can be soaking in winter and dry during most of the summer. Sandy soil - feels rough and gritty when handled and will ...

Soil is important to each of us in our everyday lives, but too often we think about it as just dirt! Soil is the special link between plants and humans. It feeds us, captures carbon and provides a ...