Soil porosity: Maintaining good air-filled porosity is important, as plants’ roots and soil organisms need oxygen. In water-logged clay soils and compacted soils, ...

Soil is the foundation of our landscapes. Without good soil, plants won’t grow and thrive. Good soil has a mixture of sand, silt and clay, with plenty of organic matter and pore spaces.

The soil you have can say a lot about the health of your plants — especially if you're looking at compaction. This is when the soil is pressed down so tightly that it closes the gaps between soil ...

After 50 cycles, the researchers observed a 6.8% increase in soil porosity and a 225.6% increase in surface area, both of which contribute to improved soil health. Additionally, the soil’s pH ...

Tilling or discing in organic matter to the soil can be beneficial, as it will incorporate faster. However, avoid overtilling the soil, as you can create a hard layer of soil that will prevent ...

Nuntachart Ratanaburi, a researcher with the TDRI proposes that increased porosity should be incorporated in Bangkok by using porous cement, asphalt, and "green" strategies to reduce flooding. This ...

Soil pore structure is key to carbon storage Date: July 26, 2019 Source: Michigan State University Summary: Scientists have recently discovered a new mechanism determining how carbon is stored in ...

"Basically, [soils] are naked, hungry and have a fever." But there are solutions, Watkins added. "Forty years of farming has taught me how benevolent Mother Nature is," he said.