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 ...

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As spring arrives, gardeners across the UK are preparing their plots for the growing season ahead. But after the harsh winter months soil risks becoming compacted and waterlogged due to snow and frost ...

Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Scott Winton conducted three years of extensive fieldwork to develop the first data-driven map of both newly documented and predicted peatlands across ...

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Bacteria play key roles in degrading organic matter, both in the soil and in aquatic ecosystems. While most bacteria digest large molecules externally, allowing other community members to share and ...

When planting roses, choose a good site for a better chance of healthy rose bushes for years to come. Here's why you should ...

Too much or not enough water and never when your garden needs it. This is a common complaint of gardeners no matter where ...

The University of Vermont's new Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) is set to revolutionize soil health research in Vermont. Starting this Earth Day, SHREC will begin accepting soil ...

Spring is key to a quality lawn and setting it up to best handle the heat and drought and all the other insults we know are ...

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