The soil beneath our feet may look dull, but it is essential to all life on the planet. You might be amazed at what soil is ...

A cardinal rule for maintaining good soil structure with healthy organic components is to make sure every square inch of soil is covered with plants, groundcover, or mulch. Adding nutrients ...

Ideal soils for agriculture are balanced in contributions from mineral components (sand: 0.05–2 mm, silt: 0.002–0.05 mm, clay: 0.002 mm), soil organic matter (SOM), air, and water. The ...

Aa Aa Aa Organic matter is a key component of soil that affects its physical, chemical, and biological properties, contributing greatly to its proper functioning on which human societies depend.