If the clay ball breaks at one inch, it’s silt. If it breaks at 2 inches, it’s clay loam. If more, it’s heavy clay. The point of the test is to help you figure out the best treatment for the soil ...

Choose plants that thrive in your soil to encourage healthy growth and vibrant blooms. 'Clay soil will feel sticky and smooth when wet, easily forming a ball or even a sausage shape without any signs ...

On average, the city said it sees about 600 breaks per year. This past year, there were more than 1,100 breaks.

Over three billion people currently suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, despite apparent caloric sufficiency in food production. This phenomenon, commonly termed "hidden hunger", is attributed to ...

Elon Musk's plan to create a new political party puts him in the company of a long line of business and political titans ...

Among all soil types, loamy soil (the Espoma Company Organic Vegetable and Flower Soil is one of them) is the most appropriate choice. To determine the reason, learn all 3 main types: Sandy soil with ...

Beyond achieving technical excellence, the study underscores the practical utility of explainable AI in flood risk management ...

The Andersons 12 is rich in humic acid and biochar, the two ingredients known for the ability to increase soil fertility by providing important nutrients, holding onto moisture, and buffering soil pH.

Due to the crystal shape of sand with jagged edges, it does not retain water or nutrients. All in all, good soil composition would be around 40% sand, 40% silt and only 20% clay. Healthy soil is about ...

Poor sub-soil drainage is not just a nuisance – it is a serious structural hazard. In water-rich regions like Durban, where rainfall and clay soil predominate, inadequate drainage is directly ...