But there’s no denying that it can also be utterly frustrating when you’re faced with less-than-ideal soil conditions. However, while poor soil can be a total nightmare for gardeners ...

Soils that are rich in life are vital for our survival but a third of the planet’s soils have been degraded. The University of Manchester is tackling this global emergency by establishing novel ...

While soil can store or ‘sequester’ carbon, it can also lose it when degraded. The loss of the carbon in poor soils contributes to the rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, one of the ...

However, there are many resilient plants, including some of the best perennials and best annual flowers, that can handle poor soils and grow almost anywhere. These tough plants can be relied upon ...

Unhealthy soil induces poor plant performance and growth. Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch ...