Most gardeners know the three-number code on a fertilizer bag. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium – the familiar N-P-K trio that dominates both product labels and gardening advice. It’s a useful ...

Here’s what you should know and why it matters. Walk down the aisle of any nursery or garden center and you’ll see bag after bag of materials for potted plants or garden beds. But before you heft the ...

Understanding how common management practices influence physical, chemical, and biological attributes of soil health is key to fostering sustainable agricultural production systems that balance the ...

How to tell if your soil is past its prime—and what to do about it Healthy potting soil is essential for thriving plants, as it provides nutrients, support, and proper drainage for growth. Potting ...

Frontiers in Soil Science is delighted to present the 'Reviews in' series of Research Topics. 'Reviews in' is a series being launched across Frontiers in ...

Healthy, fertile soil helps reduce nitrogen surpluses, increase carbon sequestration and is the foundation of a nutritious food supply for healthy people on a healthy planet. Globally, soil health had ...

Often overlooked, soil is one of our planet’s largest living ecosystems and the foundation of our lives. It provides 95% of our food, supports global biodiversity and helps balance the climate by ...

In a recent review published in the journal Frontiers in Soil Science, researchers attempt to define the term 'soil health' and elucidate the need for research and policy implementations to improve it ...

Soils that are exposed to prolonged drought often develop desiccation cracks, which impact soil properties and exacerbate ...

While farmer surveys suggest that carbon prices are still too low relative to the paperwork these programs demand, a new study finds that money alone does not explain either farmers' doubts about ...