The Cool Down on MSN1d
Disastrous wildfires cause homeowners to consider surprising building techniques: 'Learn from our mistakes'
"This is like a pivotal point of our community." Disastrous wildfires cause homeowners to consider surprising building ...
Utica Observer-Dispatch on MSN9mon
Soil basics: Here is what you need to know about the foundation of your garden
Soil texture is determined by the mixture of the mineral contents: sand, silt, and clay. You can determine your garden soil ...
extension.purdue.edu4y
Fundamentals of Soil Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)
Soils are composed of a mixture of sand, silt, clay and organic matter. Both the clay and organic matter particles have a net negative charge. Thus, these negatively-charged soil particles will ...
Nature7y
Climatic and Biotic Controls on Silt Production and Accumulation of Loess
What do glaciers and the Sahara Desert have in common? Both are sources of silt-size particles that interact with wind, sand, and vegetation to form loess deposits. Deflation, the lifting and ...
Marin Independent Journal7d
Plant doctor: Common soil problems in Marin
Unhealthy soil induces poor plant performance and growth. Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch ...