The startup Gigablue announced with fanfare this year that it reached a historic milestone: selling 200,000 carbon credits to ...

Is there any truth to the claim that pine needle mulch makes soil more acidic, or is it a myth? We looked at the science of ...

Phosphorus is an essential soil nutrient plants need to thrive. Phosphorus is a vital mineral for healthy plant growth. Unlike carbon dioxide or oxygen, which plants receive from the air, plants ...

Chalky soil suits plants that like alkaline and free-draining conditions, and aren't bothered by drought or growing in ...

Thinking of planting a backyard garden in Louisiana? Before you dig, experts say it's critical to know what’s in your soil.

Growing plants in the same spot year after year can cause the soil to become dense, making it harder for plant roots to grow. One solution for this is to grow daikon radishes or other plants with ...

ABSTRACT Management of boron fertilization depends on the magnitude of B leaching in the soil profile, which varies proportionally with the concentration of B in the soil solution, which, in turn, ...

“Both too little and too much of a nutrient can cause problems.” Plants absorb most nutrients from the soil through their roots. Soil pH affects the availability of nutrients in the soil. If the soil ...

Some plants, such as blueberries, azaleas and camellias, prefer acidic soils, i.e., soils with a pH below 7.

Data provided: Some moisture meters offer more data than soil moisture levels, such as sunlight exposure, ambient temperature, and pH. This information can be useful when caring for houseplants.

The Maine Healthy Soils Program is making grants available to farmers to address on-farm barriers to improving or maintaining soil health. Farmers may apply for up to $100,000 to improve any facet of ...