Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) accordingly.

Many people are dissatisfied with the soil in their garden. The most common complaint is that the soil is either too sandy or ...

How can technology help map the soil (better), and what role can soil scans and scanners play in this? What is possible?

Use a soil texture triangle, available online, to determine your soil type based on the calculated percentages of sand, silt, and clay. Knowing your soil texture helps you understand how your ...

A resource at Agricultural Analytical Services Lab at Penn State can be a good first step toward determining soil health.

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 ...

From India to South Africa, our latest lookbook collects living rooms that showcase the diversity in colour and texture ... soil – made up of a combination of aggregate, sand, silt, clay and ...

In a few weeks, gardeners across Nebraska will start planting. Make sure your soil is ready, so those new arrivals will ...