Gardeners love loam soil because it's moist, soft and full of nutrients. Here's how to get more of it in your garden beds.

Genetic Switch Could Help Control Leaf Growth in Poor Soils Feb. 27, 2025 — A new study has identified a genetic circuit in plants that controls individual leaf growth and allows the plants to ...

Mulch can be almost any loose aggregate material that will stay put and not significantly reduce air exchange out of the soil. But what kind is best?

Home gardens have unique priorities and economic considerations compared to commercial farms. Although soil science principles remain consistent, gardening practices and solutions may differ ...