This method of digging is suitable for cleaning the soil surface of any debris and non-persistent weeds. This is often the best option for working with irregularly-shaped beds or around existing ...

SOM improves soil structure and reduces erosion, leading to improved water quality in groundwater and surface waters, and ultimately to increased food security and decreased negative impacts to ...

As nature's architects, animals shape forests, rivers and soil Animals don't just inhabit nature, they shape it. Indeed, protecting nature's architects helps safeguard the landscapes they have been ...

Scientists have determined that about 63 percent of existing soil moisture observation stations globally accurately reflect ...

Beds and borders can quickly dry out or be taken over by weeds. Using a layer of mulch across the soil surface can prevent this. Follow our guide to mulching, an essential garden technique.

A research team from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a ...

NASA's Perseverance rover collects Martian soil samples from Jezero Crater, revealing potential signs of past life on Mars.