A study led by researchers at the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has uncovered alarming ...

Globally, soils contain three times as much carbon as exists in the atmosphere and all plants, combined. Which means that ...

Coffee grounds can provide some nutrients and improve the texture of soil. Learn how coffee grounds can benefit ten plants in the garden.

The unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region's soil may be the strongest factor explaining its rates of childhood ...

A single teaspoon of healthy soil contains more microorganisms than there are people on Earth. And 95% of the world’s food depends on this living ecosystem, yet soil is deteriorating at an alarming ...

Some plants have a lot of jobs. This pretty flower has edible leaves and flowers, and you can start it in late winter for ...

From kalo to cacao, farmers are adapting to effects of a changing climate by fusing traditional Hawaiian practices with new, regenerative agricultural techniques to save soils, streams and reefs.

Plastic that behaves like a sturdy fork on your picnic table and then quietly melts back into the soil sounds like science ...

Brown compost materials are the carbon-rich backbone that lets your pile heat up, break down efficiently, and ultimately ...

Learn how to test soil early, prepare well and plant cotton into the right conditions for uniform stands and lasting yield ...

In total, across society, America pays up to $85.1 billion a year for the degrading quality of its soil, SaveSoil estimates.

Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...