After having walk in nature, we want to get rid of dirt that has stuck to the shoes as soon as possible. And we forget that ...

Here’s what you should know about recycling your morning cup—plus, if you should really be using coffee grounds for plants.

The cost of remedial treatment of sodic soils can be considerable, but a GRDC-funded research project has shown returns can also be a good investment.

I often run into people who genuinely don't want to use herbicides and pesticides but as one fellow recently said to me: ...

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

As we look around these days, we see everything growing and green. The abundance of rain has provided incredible nourishment ...

That The Good Earth lacks clear temporal landmarks — which critics argue perpetuates the myth of China as eternal and timeless — in fact serves to emphasize the continuities between Wang Lung’s era ...

These bacteria are abundant in soil and are among nature´s best chemists, as they make a wide range of molecules (called specialised metabolites) from which many antibiotics derive.

Take part in Earth Day 2025 with these eco-friendly activities for the whole family. Feel good while doing good.

Andosol, a volcanic soil that is rich in minerals, contrasts strongly with fine sand, which has a loose texture and minimal organic content. “Both andosol and fine sand have extremely different ...

Scientists have discovered a new phylum of microbes in the Earth’s Critical Zone, an area of deep soil that restores water quality. Ground water, which becomes drinking water, passes through ...

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.