Water is a unique compound that is essential to life on Earth. In the pedosphere, the physical and chemical properties of water regulate the flow of energy and solutes, making soil water a crucial ...

Gypsum is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in the United States since Benjamin Franklin first applied ground raw gypsum, called land plaster, on his soils. Today, as Franklin did then, ...

All keen gardeners know the importance of having good soil structure that supports healthy plant growth. Drainage and aeration are key to aiding moisture management, and it turns out you can improve ...

Growing vegetables in raised beds offers many benefits. Raised beds give your garden a sense of scale and structure, limit the presence of weeds in beds, and are easier on the body as they require ...

Soils are impacted globally by several anthropogenic factors, including chemical pollutants. Among those, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are of concern due to their high ...

WE CAN ALL see that the daylight length is getting longer at each end of the day. In less than two weeks, spring officially begins. For many of you, this is a much-awaited event. Our beloved North ...