Soil conditions determine how a foundation performs over time. The type of soil, its moisture content, and how it ...

After winning its regional competition, a team of University of Delaware students recently placed eighth in a national soil judging competition in Iowa. These undergraduate students spent hours ...

A new long-term field study reveals that biochar and crop residues help soils store carbon in fundamentally different ways, ...

Vegetation restoration is a primary strategy for combating desertification and increasing carbon storage in soils. While the ...

As the climate changes, large parts of southern Australia are projected to get drier. Extreme rains are also becoming more common. For farmers, these changes pose big risks. What can we do to manage ...

Learn how to improve your garden soil for new plants, whether you have clay or sandy soil, are using raised beds or other ...

What is needed for plants to grow? How might you select which plants would be best to reforest a desert? How long do you think it might take to go from a desert to a forest? What positive and negative ...

The forested area covers 38 million km2 on earth, comprising a substantial portion of the terrestrial surface. Soil microorganisms are one of the crucial components of forest ecosystems, playing ...

Managing soil pH is crucial for maximizing crop yields and promoting overall soil health. The optimal soil pH is typically between 5.5 and 7.0 for most crops growing in Delaware. Maintaining a ...