Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) accordingly.

Many people are dissatisfied with the soil in their garden. The most common complaint is that the soil is either too sandy or ...

Use a soil texture triangle, available online, to determine your soil type based on the calculated percentages of sand, silt, and clay. Knowing your soil texture helps you understand how your ...

How can technology help map the soil (better), and what role can soil scans and scanners play in this? What is possible?

Understanding the differences between structural fill dirt and topsoil is crucial for anyone involved in construction and landscaping projects. The success of these projects often depends on selecting ...

Nanoplastics behave differently in sand and volcanic soils. Their movement and clumping change with pH levels.

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Fertilize Dear Dolores® hydrangea annually in spring using a specialty fertilizer designed to promote healthy growth and ...

A resource at Agricultural Analytical Services Lab at Penn State can be a good first step toward determining soil health.

Cat skid steer attachments turn a single machine into a versatile powerhouse that doubles your job site efficiency. These attachments expand your equipment’s capabilities from digging and grading to ...

Eggshells and sand irritate their soft bodies, while salt dehydrates them. Salt can also dehydrate your plants, however, so ...