A thin layer found in the top few centimeters of soil plays a big role in its ecology. Biocrust is built, maintained and ...

The Hill Country has very unique, really the soil condition first one is, the soil layer is a pretty thin," said Dr. Nick ...

Construction crews began the process of placing the first layers of soil over the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing on Monday morning. (Al Seib/For The Times) By Seema Mehta.

Soils could release much more carbon dioxide than expected into the atmosphere as the climate warms, according to new research. Their findings are based on a field experiment that, for the first ...

Your Japanese maple tree should be looking its best this month, but these stunning trees can shed their leaves early without ...

To build rich and beautiful soil, layer your yard with cardboard (seriously!) (Stephanie DeAngelis) By Jeanette Marantos. Staff Writer Contact. March 6, 2020 6 AM PT . Share via Close extra ...

Compacted soils can make it difficult for crops to grow properly if plant roots are unable to penetrate dense soil layers except through weaker cracks or large pores. Generally, only well-defined, ...

Troy said that geology plays a big part of why flash floods can turn so deadly.

Soil, Air and Water Unite A 60/40 ratio probably makes you think of crop-share lease arrangements. But that ratio takes on new significance in terms of crop production.

Soil scientists call this layer the "A-horizon." It's the "black, organic, rich soil that's really good for growing crops," says Evan Thaler, a Ph.D. student at the University of Massachusetts, ...