Soil structure refers to the spatial arrangement of mineral particles, organic matter and void spaces that together form a dynamic three-dimensional framework. This architecture governs pore size ...

Those little white bits in potting soil are perlite, which helps create ideal conditions for roots.

Water scarcity and soil degradation are growing challenges in agriculture worldwide. As the sector accounts for about 70% of global freshwater use and ...

Container gardens can feel like tiny plant apartments, and after a few seasons, the soil inside those pots can start looking ...

Human society is literally built on soil. It feeds the world and produces vital fuel and fiber. But most people rarely give soil a second thought. Recently, though, soil has been getting some ...

One simple gardening tool can improve compacted soil without relying on heavy equipment that may do more harm than good beneath the surface.

Sandy soil drains quickly, which sounds wonderful until a hot stretch arrives and the garden suddenly behaves like a colander ...

All summer long, zucchini grow rampant, and tomatoes produce fruit after fruit. This takes a toll on the soil. What remains ...

At the microscopic level, soil from Germany’s Black Forest is a fantastical realm—one that’s mirrored in wooded ecosystems worldwide. The newfound species seen here is one of about 1,300 known types ...