US soil reveals uneven decomposition rates: new analysis shows carbon is released up to ten times faster in some areas.

AMES, Iowa – A new study from Iowa State University scientists sheds light on the mystery of how soil organic matter forms across a wide range of ecosystems. The study, published in the academic ...

A new way of analyzing the chemical composition of soil organic matter will help scientists predict how soils store carbon -- and how soil carbon may affect climate in the future, says a Baylor ...

Winter can feel like a dead season for gardeners, with frost covering the ground and the garden looking like it’s taking a ...

World Soil Day 2025 (5 December) calls on the world to recognise the theme “Soil & Water: A Source of Life.” But for agriculture, this message goes beyond awareness. It is a reminder that these two ...

AS PROMISED LAST week, today we will discuss why organic matter “is the miracle drug of gardening.” The lack of sufficient organic material is no laughing matter when it comes to your soil’s tilth and ...

Winter is actually one of the best times to test your soil pH. The cold slows down changes in the soil, so your results are ...

There are tons of potting soils to choose from, some of which contain no actual soil at all. However, the two most important ...