Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers explains the process of soil crusting and how to reduce the risk on your farm.

Soil porosity was positively correlated with vessel diameter, and the correlation was primarily mediated by root development. Positive correlations occurred between water-filled irregular pores and ...

The soil you have can say a lot about the health of your plants — especially if you're looking at compaction. This is when the soil is pressed down so tightly that it closes the gaps between soil ...

A new study published in The Innovation has revealed the microstructure and expansion mechanism of cyanobacteria-dominated ...

Throughout the session, Ménard emphasized that improving soil health is not about quick fixes, but rather about observation, ...

Keep houseplants well-watered: If a plant is not watered often, this can reduce the rate of transpiration as the plant tries ...

As the UK braces for a heatwave, a gardening expert has shared a simple 'old-school' tip to tell if your plants need watering - and it doesn't involve sticking your finger in the soil ...

May 30, 2025 — A new species of velvet worm, Peripatopsis barnardi, represents the first ever species from the arid Karoo, which indicates that the area was likely historically more forested ...

With a double-plume blast predicted to bring 30ºC temperatures to the UK, it's more important than ever for gardeners to make sure pot plants are well-watered ...

Soil microbiology is the scientific discipline that is concerned with the study of all biological aspects of the microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, parasites and protozoa) that ...

When potting soil dries out too much, it gets crusty and won't soak up water well. Methods for rehydrating dried-out potting mix include immersing the pot in water, watering from the bottom ...