Different kinds of dirt? To be a successful gardener, know how to spot and use them correctly Plus, there's a lot of misinformation about improving garden soil.

Due to its compatibility and low settlement characteristics, structural fill dirt for construction is the appropriate choice for projects that require stable, load-bearing soil.

This spring marks the 90th anniversary of the federal agency that was born out of that ecological disaster, what's now known ...

When is soil more than just dirt? When you want to grow healthy plants in your yard and garden, the soil is as important a factor as are water and sunlight. You can improve your soil’s ability ...

Working in wet soil destroys aggregates and packs the soil particles together forming dirt clods. Yes, I said dirt, because it’s not worth much at this point, except for throwing at your brother.

The biggest difference between soil and dirt is that dirt lacks the microbes found in soil —like fungi, bacteria, archaea, protozoa, and viruses—which plants need to grow and thrive.

Pomerado News Pomerado News Opinion Good Natured Gardening: It’s not dirt, it’s soil Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email ...

This week, Integrative Physiology Professor Christopher Lowry, answers: “Why does playing in the dirt feel so good?” Sink your hands into the soil to plant some fall bulbs or harvest that last summer ...

A Northwestern University team has demonstrated a remarkable new way to generate electricity, with a paperback-sized device that nestles in soil and harvests power created as microbes break down ...

A Times investigation finds toxic levels of lead in soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades that the government refused to test after the L.A. wildfires.

Understanding the differences between structural fill dirt and topsoil is crucial for anyone involved in construction and landscaping projects. The success of these projects often depends on selecting ...