EAST LANSING, MICH. – Sandy soils that traditionally haven’t been ideal for growing crops may become bountiful farmland with new water-retaining technology developed by a Michigan State University ...

When it comes to giving your plants their best chance to thrive, there are a lot of ways to both improve soil quality and ...

One of the challenges that new residents (and seasoned ones) trying to garden in Florida come across is how to grow things in our dry sandy soils. There is more to it than applying lots of water and ...

The researchers have essentially carried out modification of desert sand into soil using polymers for reaping its full agricultural potential.

My friend Lee recently sent me a link to an article touting the efficacy of using cotton balls in houseplants to improve water retention in the soil as well as the transfer of water slowly to help ...

As winter retreats and spring arrives, it’s time to prepare your lawn for the upcoming rainy season. Proper preparation now ...

Soils lose moisture quickly during droughts because the molecular interactions that help retain water are not fully understood. Understanding this mechanism can help engineer soils to better preserve ...