Ask Us Anything answers your most outlandish, mind-burning questions—from the everyday things you’ve always wondered to the ...

Home soil testing kits easily read the pH and nutrient levels of the sample, but they can differ greatly from more precise ...

After having a walk in nature, we want to get rid of dirt that has stuck to the shoes as soon as possible. And we forget that ...

A person holds two overflowing handfuls of rich brown soil. - William Edge/Shutterstock We can all imagine what healthy soil looks like: Rich, crumbly, and dark brown, bursting with nutrients and ...

The UN climate summit, COP30, is currently taking place in Belém, Brazil, a region with some of the most carbon-dense soils ...

What is 'no-till' gardening? Is it better for my garden than traditional digging and tilling every year or not? What are the advantages of this method and how can I start using it? This method of ...

I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves. By Livia Albeck-Ripka and ...

The most important task before winter arrives is harvesting, ensuring that nothing is wasted in what amounts to an entire season of work. Gathering and preparing all the produce for market or storage ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...