A new article details methods of determining a soil's texture by feel, an important skill for students of soil science. Soil texture strongly influences the nutrient holding ability of a soil, the ...

These DIY tests uncover your soil's texture and drainage rate. Then you'll know which plants will grow best in your garden ...

A new Yale study reveals soil texture is key to understanding the vulnerability of an ecosystem to deforestation. Researchers led by postdoctoral fellow Thomas Crowther from the Yale School of ...

Ever wonder if your garden is thriving more than you realize? Sometimes, the best clues are right under your feet.

Winter is actually one of the best times to test your soil pH. The cold slows down changes in the soil, so your results are ...

I’m sure you have purchased potting soil that stated something like “contains perlite.” What exactly is that, and why should our soil contain any? Living in a region with a usually wonderful climate ...

To grow, plants must absorb nutrients from the soil. Not only must these nutrients be present in sufficient quantities, they must also be available for uptake by the plant. Nutrient availability is ...

University of Missouri Extension will hold a free virtual workshop on “Understanding Your Soil Needs” 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec.

A new study investigated the influence of dairy slurry on leaching of manure nutrient components. Research has documented the rise of nutrient runoff from flat agricultural fields with high rates of ...

Have you ever watered your garden and noticed the water takes a long time to drain or percolate through the soil? You might want to investigate your soil texture. Anthony Simerlink is a University of ...

It’s a simple equation: If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the soil. “The texture of a soil is its proportion of sand, silt and clay,” said James Cassidy, a soils ...