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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...