Discover 12 types of soil that include the 6 main soil classifications in the world. Learn about soil characteristics, best ...

Clay soil can be challenging for some plants because it suffers from poor drainage and an increased chance of waterlogging, ...

AMES, Iowa – A new study from Iowa State University scientists sheds light on the mystery of how soil organic matter forms across a wide range of ecosystems. The study, published in the academic ...

Oats, winter wheat, cereal rye, and barley are all cool-season soil-feeding cover crops. Their dense growth rate covers soil ...

This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing. Why Test the Soil? Soil tests are the onl ...

If you want your plants to grow big and healthy, soil quality matters. Even if you aren’t planning on growing a lush veggie garden, all plants need nutrients to grow, in addition to light and water.

The ground below your feet contains some 2,500 gigatons of carbon, approximately three times the amount of carbon held in our atmosphere and four times more than is stored in every living thing – ...