Raised garden beds are beneficial for drainage, soil quality, and easier access. However, they can put a dent in your wallet when it comes to filling them. Luckily, there's a centuries-old gardening ...

Marion Calmer says nutrient stratification in soil is a significant problem on his western Illinois farm — and it’s only getting worse. “I’ve been putting P (phosphorus) and K (potassium) on top of ...

Soil conditioner is a type of soil amendment composed of inorganic and organic materials for improving soil. Soil conditioner is best for improving clay soil and compacted soils. Soil conditioner ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Succulents may be one of ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The relative importance of resource heterogeneity and quantity on plant diversity is an ongoing debate among ecologists, but we have limited ...

Although there are pros and cons to raking leaves, the good news is that there is a suitable compromise that can benefit wildlife, your garden, and maintain a healthy lawn and avoid looks from the ...

Soil pH or soil reaction is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. The pH scale ...

The Green Revolution of 1950–1970 helped agriculture flourish around the world. Advances in technology enabled farmers to ...

Chemists have developed a rapid electrothermal mineralization (REM) process, which in seconds can remediate the accumulation of synthetic chemicals that can contaminate soil and the environment. Rice ...