Acidic soils may require liming, sandy soils often need organic matter to hold moisture, and heavy clay soils must be ...

Grow your own fruits quickly. Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries can produce within a year. Watermelons and honeydews ...

There's not much you can do about plants and seeds that rotted in May's slogfest, but you can do a lot to head off future wet ...

A new earthworm soil test is offering insights into the biological health of New Zealand vineyards. In 2024 Hill Labs ...

Humus is the finished product of compost—organic matter rich in microbes and nutrients. It can absorb four to five times more ...

The effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on decomposition can be regulated by their role in plant nitrogen acquisition due to their obligate biotrophic lifestyle. However, few studies have ...

Popular bamboo varieties include Bambusa ventricosa, known for its striking swollen internodes that resemble a zig-zag pattern ...

Lot of farmers need to be accurate down to the closest inch. than just actually steering the tractor. that has already been ...

Potentially indicating the location of Noah's Ark, researchers at Turkey's Durupinar site have uncovered promising evidence ...

At higher levels, lead can be a health hazard. It’s worth knowing what you are dealing with before stirring up soil. Lead levels alone don’t indicate risk, however. That can be affected by the amount ...

Soil organic matter is the foundation of healthy, fertile soils, supporting sustainable nutrient cycling, biodiversity, and improved soil structure. Without it, soils become barren, leading to erosion ...

Lower temperatures and moisture levels slow soil microbial activity and decrease microbial populations. Taking steps to build soil organic matter can help to maintain soil health and ensure ...