A sample of Beelitz sandy soil containing fragments of thin polyethylene film (PET) was analysed here. Such films are used in asparagus cultivation. The neutron tomography (in shades of grey) shows ...

I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

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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 ...

SLUG STANDOFF: With wet weather comes a persistent garden pest that requires some creative control techniques. Photo by Chloe Lieberman Happy summer, lovely readers! After a fairly cool spring, we’ve ...

Q: I really want to grow potatoes but I get poor yields and they always come out small and weirdly shaped. I was thinking this was because the soil in my yard is clay, but I tried adding a couple bags ...

One of the challenges that new residents (and seasoned ones) trying to garden in Florida come across is how to grow things in our dry sandy soils. There is more to it than applying lots of water and ...

Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage test to see if your soil is ready.

It is a real problem: Microplastic particles are everywhere. Now a team has developed a method that allows it for the first time to precisely localise microplastic particles in the soil. The 3D ...