Coffee grounds turn morning brew leftovers into plant fuel. These gritty bits pack nitrogen for leafy growth, lower the soil ...

Coffee grounds can provide some nutrients and improve the texture of soil. Learn how coffee grounds can benefit ten plants in the garden.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

Learn how to test soil early, prepare well and plant cotton into the right conditions for uniform stands and lasting yield ...

Have you ever watered your garden and noticed the water takes a long time to drain or percolate through the soil? You might want to investigate your soil texture. Anthony Simerlink is a University of ...

Ever wonder if your garden is thriving more than you realize? Sometimes, the best clues are right under your feet.

It’s a simple equation: If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the soil. “The texture of a soil is its proportion of sand, silt and clay,” said James Cassidy, a soils ...

Soils come in many different colors, described by hue, value, and chroma (Munsell color system). Using the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) online Web Soil Survey (WSS) to discover the ...

Water evaporates from plant leaves through minuscule holes called stomata. At a global scale, this process — called transpiration — is a key component of the terrestrial water cycle. When soil is ...

Letier recommends a simple DIY method to make a homemade "banana soup" to re-enrich your soil. She says the mixture adds key ...