Construction crews began the process of placing the first layers of soil over the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing on Monday morning. (Al Seib/For The Times) The wildlife crossing designed to help ...

A cold snap hits, the garden beds go quiet, and most people assume the soil is ready for hibernation. But winter is actually the perfect time to supercharge your soil so it wakes up in spring richer, ...

Gardening experts explain why mulch is important in the winter, when and how much to apply, and the benefits of mulch.

The one mulching mistake that damages plants every winter is applying mulch incorrectly, such as piling it too thick or too ...

Government incentives, spurred by climate change fears, will likely nudge you toward reduced tillage programs and cover crops in the near future. On-farm tests conducted by Farm Journal field ...

The layer of fallen leaves provides winter shelter and insulation for many creatures, including insects, spiders, toads, ...

What Is It Made Of? Unlike other soil types for construction, structural fill is carefully selected and processed to ensure it meets stringent engineering standards. It is composed mostly of inorganic ...

Yet, soil health has been declining over the years, with more than one-third of the world’s agricultural land now described by scientists as “degraded”. Furthermore, the world’s soils have lost 133 ...

A mix of winter crops can refresh soil naturally. Variations in roots, residues, and soil life work together through the ...