Tiny soil animals survive harsh desert conditions, revealing hidden life and climate driven survival strategies underground.

An international team of researchers has mapped a new way forward to monitor the health of the planet by listening to the ...

Soils around the world are polluted, worn out, over-fertilised and exhausted. How did we get to a place where we think of soil as dirt? Soils are buzzing with life, criss-crossed with a hard-to-fathom ...

I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

On paper, people often say that plants need just a few things to grow well: light, water, and nutrients often top the list. But when you dive into the complexities that exist in living ecosystems, you ...

After a hot, dry summer, garden soil is ready for some nurturing. This is especially important in the veggie garden, where harvesting crops also removes plant-stored nutrients. Though harvesting is ...

Ever find yourself frustrated because your plants just won’t grow, no matter how much you water or care for them? Sometimes, the problem isn’t your green thumb, it’s the soil beneath your feet. Soil ...

Ever wonder if your garden’s soil is actually doing better than you give it credit for? Soil health can show up in subtle ways, and you might already have a thriving foundation for your plants without ...