True gardeners rarely refer to soil as simply dirt. They understand the difference between the stuff you dig up in your backyard versus the "black gold" that consists of compost, manure, decomposed ...

It’s a simple equation: If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the soil. “The texture of a soil is its proportion of sand, silt and clay,” said James Cassidy, a soils ...

I’m sure you have purchased potting soil that stated something like “contains perlite.” What exactly is that, and why should our soil contain any? Living in a region with a usually wonderful climate ...

Learn how to make your own potting soil potting mix ingredients combining dirt, well-aged compost, and a handful of sand for good drainage. Gather your own potting mix ingredients to form an ...

Autumn isn’t just about cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice, and crunchy leaves—it’s also one of the most important times to pamper your plants. As temperatures cool and growth slows, your garden quietly ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Soil organic carbon (SOC) storage is a critical component of the overall sustainability of bioenergy cropping systems. Predicting the ...

CHANDIGARH: A study conducted by Punjab Agricultural University revealed that the texture of soil and its profile have been ...