Soil type is often – and easily – overlooked, but it's one of the most important factors to consider when growing plants.

We'll also teach you how to amend the soil you have so you can grow the plants you want. Depending on where you live, you're likely to have one of six different types of soil: loam, clay, sandy, silty ...

A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients. Underpinning this exciting ...

Salts are compounds formed when positively charged cations such as sodium (Na⁺), calcium (Ca²⁺), magnesium (Mg²⁺) and potassium (K⁺) combine with negatively ...

A group of scientists have created a smart soil that can use 40 percent less water than traditional soil options. Additionally, they say that the new soil can help crops grow up to 138 percent larger ...

A breathtaking, lush, verdant garden that nourishes our souls and makes us the envy of the neighborhood. And to make that ...

Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals.

Lynette Abbott continues her discussion on soil health by examining the effects of fertilisers on soil organisms ...