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, ...

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

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

It’s tempting to look at a forecast full of snowflakes and groan about the upcoming shoveling, slippery driveways, and wet ...

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

To survive the bitter cold, Antarctica’s native residents adorn themselves with thick layers of fat and fur. A non-biting ...

Architects also praise rammed earth’s high thermal mass—insulative properties that regulate a building’s indoor temperature.

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

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 ...

Rice roots change their cell walls to move through soil. This helps the plant stay alive in tough fields and may support crop breeding.

Now onto outdoor projects. They include pruning the dormant plants, building garden structures, planning and organizing next ...

A new study of European beech trees reveals that their root systems respond more to short-term changes in soil water than to ...