Educators have developed a simple yet powerful demonstration of soil water retention and field capacity, two concepts that are often difficult to teach without expensive equipment. Using little more ...

Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University ...

South Africa’s soils and water are inseparable foundations for sustainable agriculture. On World Soil Day 2025, experts call ...

Ferns are beautiful plants that reproduce using spores and lack seeds or flowers. They can be grown indoors and outside successfully—provided you give them the right amount of water and sunlight.

EAST LANSING, MICH. – Sandy soils that traditionally haven’t been ideal for growing crops may become bountiful farmland with new water-retaining technology developed by a Michigan State University ...

As we enter the holiday season, there is one holiday that simply cannot be missed—World Soils Day. On Dec. 5, of every year, we set a day to appreciate soil and focus on the importance of healthy soil ...

Winter can feel like a dead season for gardeners, with frost covering the ground and the garden looking like it’s taking a ...

I was first introduced to soil sponges at the 2018 New Mexico Master Gardener Conference and have been a fan ever since. So, when I saw that the first July talk for the Permian Basins Master Gardeners ...

Adding organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure on a regular basis can make a big difference. It helps the soil hold onto moisture while still allowing extra water to drain away. After you ...