Advocates of soil hydrogels say the emerging technology improves soil water retention and prevents desertification.

The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development has approved origination support for HUSK to expand sustainable soil regeneration ...

Food security in a changing world is one of the great conundrums of our time. The combination of expanding populations, urban sprawl, and climate degradation means the land suitable for food ...

Clay soil handles water much differently than sand, silt, or any other growing medium. Ensure your plants will thrive in it ...

For healthy soil and plants, you'll likely need to provide more than basic care -- knowing the difference between soil conditioner and fertilizer is key.

Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) have emerged as ubiquitous environmental contaminants that pose significant challenges to ...

The best time of day to water your grass in hot weather is between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. when wind and evaporation are less ...

Rain gardens help reduce the amount of water flowing over land and into storm drains, which can prevent flooding and erosion.

Uttarakhand’s Himalayan agroecosystems, the backbone of 10 million livelihoods, face catastrophic soil degradation. Annual ...

The clay-rich soil that tends to characterize Kamloops means that when sudden rainstorms blow in, they can overwhelm instead ...

Rain gardens help reduce the amount of water flowing over land and into storm drains, which can prevent flooding and erosion.

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