A stormwater treatment project in Whatcom County is one of the first large-scale test sites in the state for a new soil mixture that strips a coho salmon-killing chemical out of runoff water before it ...

Garden soil isn't just dirt. It's a complex environment that needs a lot of attention and nurturing. Sharp sand might be just ...

Just like all plants, birch trees need to have specific conditions before they will flourish. This is the best type of soil ...

If you're looking for a sustainable way to re-use those plastic bottles around the house, this DIY garden project might be the perfect solution.

What do I put on the bottom of a raised garden bed? Design your raised bed garden layout to maximize sunlight and layer with a ground cloth, limestone, sand, organic matter, and garden soil.

Carolina Brandani, Texas A&M AgriLife Research soil scientist, is committed to connecting soil conservation with agricultural practices ...

Mulch is something that is applied to the soil surface. It can be organic (pine straw, bark, wood chips, leaves) or inorganic ...

Understanding the differences between structural fill dirt and topsoil is crucial for anyone involved in construction and landscaping projects. The success of these projects often depends on selecting ...

A resource at Agricultural Analytical Services Lab at Penn State can be a good first step toward determining soil health.

Nanoplastics behave differently in sand and volcanic soils. Their movement and clumping change with pH levels.

How to decide whether potting mix, potting soil or garden soil will be the right choice for your gardening project.

How can technology help map the soil (better), and what role can soil scans and scanners play in this? What is possible?