Soil type is often – and easily – overlooked, but it's one of the most important factors to consider when growing plants.

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"Soil don't get no respect," Rodney Dangerfield might have said (but didn't). Perhaps you know your state bird or flower, but do you know your state soil? Well, in recent years soil has begun to get ...

Saltwater intrusion from sea level rise and tidal flooding is increasing soil salinity risks in coastal farm fields (Figure 1). Soil salinity is related to the presence of soluble salts and cations ...

Soil preparation is one of the most important steps to take before planting anything in the garden but there is only so much that can be done to adjust the type. For this reason, it's much easier to ...