Most edible and flowering plants grow best in loam or sandy loam soil types, which contain a balance of silt, sand, clay, and organic ... “Compost also improves sandy soil structure and ...

Soil organic matter (SOM) decomposition is a key ... SOM stability and carbon fluxes under future warming. Xiaojuan Feng's team at the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, conducted ...

The report found net median soil carbon emissions during 2020-45 would be equivalent to 14% of the country’s total 2022 emissions, or 82% of agriculture emissions. The report’s lead author ...

Despite his tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over the war in Gaza, in light of the drone strike, NSC spokesperson Adrienne Watson confirmed Biden’s support of Israel is “ironclad.” ...

Knowing what makes up your soil -- and how to properly amend it to be the best that it can be -- will help make sure your plants thrive this spring. This story was originally published in April 2019.

If you’re looking for a showy flowering tree that’s not too large but grows fast, consider the Magnolia! There are some gorgeous Magnolia hybrids that work well in clay soil, making Magnolias ...

It’s not easy to relieve soil compaction, but there are a few things you can do that will help. Core aeration, which removes small cores of soil from the turf, can help to alleviate compaction.

Disruption to this carbon compromises soil’s ability to neutralise acidity, regulate nutrient levels, foster plant growth, and stabilise organic carbon. Not only does soil inorganic carbon act ...