Soil is the largest living ecosystem; just one teaspoon contains more organisms than humans living globally, and the more diversity it holds, the higher the crop yields for us.

When soil gets too dry—whether in a potted plant or your garden—it loses its ability to retain moisture. The water beads up and drains away, leaving your plants struggling to get the water ...

Chalky soil suits plants that like alkaline and free-draining conditions, and aren't bothered by drought or growing in nutrient-poor soils. Think of plants that thrive in dry summers as this is a ...

How To Choose A Fence Post Setting Method Wet cement is good for dry soils, holding posts for a long time, and being friendly on your budget, at around $4 per bag.

Western Sydney University researchers have discovered that drought-affected wheat plants are able to call on eco-friendly soil bacteria to survive, helping keep crops healthy, boost yields, and ...

Farmers in dry climates are taking a holistic approach to flipping their soil to make it healthier and that includes cover crops.

The researchers looked at six global weather and climate models used to simulate climate change, and all of which were based on positive feedback — that wet soils trigger rain.

Ferrie: In Dry Soils, Is It Better to Use Anhydrous and Strip-Till or a Zone Builder? Based on fieldwork he’s done so far, the farmer asks, “Am I drying out the soil early in what looks to be ...

Low level of moisture reserves in soil in Russia's southern breadbasket poses risks for the 2023 grain crop of the world's largest wheat exporter, Roman Nekrasov, an agriculture ministry official ...