In nature, plants and decaying plant material blanket the ground. Nature desires to be covered, shaded, cooled, and protected ...

One-third of the Earth's land surface is already degraded. The UN estimates that more than 2.6 billion people are harmed by land degradation, with countries losing up to US$10.6 trillion (£7.8 ...

Careful timing ensures crops can handle a little heat. But recently, sudden heat waves and long-lasting ones in already warm regions have become more common, with predictions saying there’s more to ...

"Our research will provide scientists and farmers a new platform." Scientists make critical breakthrough that could protect ...

To avoid this, it's recommended to give tomato seedlings at least a month before mulching to let the soil warm up. Once they're established, cover them with straw, newspaper, or any dry material.

As the Wildlife Trusts head off to the regenerative farming event Groundswell, where soil health rightly takes centre stage, ...

This lack of soil protection means your plants lack insulation from winter’s cold, so it’s unlikely your plants will survive from year to year; expect to replace them each spring.

Following best practices from previous federal post-wildfire soil-testing efforts, The Times collected samples from residential properties in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.

For the second year in a row, the state of Illinois has chosen to underfund the backbone of its conservation infrastructure.

Thinking of planting a backyard garden in Louisiana? Before you dig, experts say it's critical to know what’s in your soil.

The Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share (VACS) program has been allocated $223 million in cost-share funding for FY 2026, the highest ...