The federal government decided not to test the soil of L.A.'s burn areas for hazardous substances. A Times investigation ...

Following best practices from previous federal post-wildfire soil-testing efforts, The Times collected samples from ...

The Times tested for lead, mercury and other heavy metals in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. From respiratory problems to ...

Hydrophobic soils may not be "afraid" of water, but they definitely repel it. This can not only pose a problem for farmers ...

Growing vegetables is a rewarding experience that keeps the dinner plate healthy and the wallet happy. One of the best ways ...

Conservationists in the Peak District are working with nature to tackle soil erosion on an ancient hillfort site on Mam Tor.

Noah Haggerty is an environment, health and science reporter at the Los Angeles Times. With a background in physics, he has conducted research on spacecraft propulsion, fusion energy and plasma — the ...

A suspected Iranian terror attack was hours away from being launched on British soil, The Telegraph understands. Five men, ...

We spoke to two garden pros about using garden soil to grow happy indoor plants and got their advice on using the proper soil ...

Keeping your Japanese maple tree hydrated can be tricky, but one natural solution can help retain moisture, keep the leaves ...

When you think of improving the soil, you may imagine planting cover crops or utilizing minimal tillage systems that allow ...

As spring planting ramps up across the state, many New Jersey residents are spending heavily on topsoil, compost, mulch, and ...