Soils store carbon, sustain ecosystems, and underpin global food and water systems. A new Frontiers in Science paper details ...

Key Points Mulch helps conserve soil moisture, but improper use can dry out soil.Refresh the mulch when it decomposes, ...

Key Points Plastic weed barriers suppress weeds initially but become problematic over time.Watch for the easily detectable ...

Is there any truth to the claim that pine needle mulch makes soil more acidic, or is it a myth? We looked at the science of ...

Healthy soil acts like a power source for every thriving garden, and small changes can trigger surprisingly fast improvements. Gardeners often focus on plants while the real transformation starts ...

Hidden algae communities beneath farms may play a major role in soil health, water retention, and natural nitrogen cycling, ...

More than half of Earth’s soil carbon lies deeper than scientists usually measure, potentially reshaping climate models.

We all dream of it: A breathtaking, lush, verdant garden that nourishes our souls and makes us the envy of the neighborhood. And to make that dream come true, our first thoughts tend to focus on ...

Use a soil thermometer to determine soil temperature before planting seeds. Cold soil will inhibit germination and cause ...

The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains one of the most damaging soybean pathogens affecting soybean production in Ohio. Because significant yield losses can occur without visible symptoms, soil ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said residents should feel assured that most properties cleared by the U.S. Army ...

Soil and water districts across Illinois are making a final push for funding as lawmakers wrap up the legislative session.