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Soil is everywhere, yet most people never think about what it actually is. Formed through weathering, erosion, climate, and ...

Drought is projected to affect 75% of the world's population by 2050. Take that in. ‘Drylands’ now make up nearly half of all land on Earth, excluding Antarctica, and droughts "fuelled by human ...

Going into the bagged soil aisle at a greenhouse gives us almost as many choices as the cereal aisle at the grocery store. Each bag of soil mix can have a place in one of your gardening projects.

Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves. By Livia Albeck-Ripka and ...

Key Points High-quality soil should have good drainage and tilth, a dark color, a pleasant smell, and signs of life.Avoid soil that is compacted, visibly sandy, and shows no signs of active soil ...