For a long time, most farmers in Kenya and elsewhere have held on to the belief that sandy soils are not suited for agricultural production. Sandy soils have largely been overlooked owing to their ...

Question: I want to start my warm-season garden this month. What should I do to improve my sandy garden site? Answer: Add lots of organic matter to Florida sands. Till compost, peat moss and similar ...

I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

Over time, garden soil loses vitality due to planting and weather, leading to nutrient depletion and compaction. Refreshing the soil involves removing debris, testing pH, and adding organic matter ...

There is a difference between mulching and amending the soil. Mulching involves placing a material such as pine straw, leaves or pine bark on top of the soil. Amending the soil implies the ...

The Punjab government's Soil Fertility Department has launched a Mobile Soil Testing Lab project to assess and restore the fertility of agricultural lands across South Punjab. Principal Soil Fertility ...

Large amounts of terrestrial organic C and N reserves lie in salt-affected environments, and their dynamics are not well understood. This study was conducted to investigate how the contents and ...

For a long time, most farmers in Kenya and elsewhere have held on to the belief that sandy soils are not suited for agricultural production. Sandy soils have largely been overlooked owing to their ...