THE SUCCESS OF our plantings comes down to taking care of the soil they are rooted in. While not as enchanting as a beautiful bloom or as delicious as a bowlful of berries, healthy soil is the ...

On paper, people often say that plants need just a few things to grow well: light, water, and nutrients often top the list. But when you dive into the complexities that exist in living ecosystems, you ...

Healthy soil is one of the most effective ways farmers can increase crop productivity and profitability both now and in the years to come. That’s because good soil is balanced - it provides an ...

If you’ve been gardening for a while, you likely learned that turning your soil (tilling) to incorporate organic material, control weeds and prepare for seeding is a good thing. There was a time when ...

Soils are the foundation for life on Earth. People, plants and animals all need healthy soils to survive and thrive. Some of the vital benefits provided by soils include: healthy food and clean water ...

The intricate roles of soil microorganisms in ecological processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, ...

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Impacts of biological amendments, including waste-derived amendments that underpin soil health and agricultural ...

As a gardener, when I find soil that’s lacking, it’s my preference to work with what I find on-site, adding amendments and mulching with some organic matter and then waiting for the worms to transform ...

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