Meanwhile, climate change continues to dry the ground: three-quarters of Spain is at risk of becoming desert. But perhaps the biggest threat to soil is intensive farming. The need to feed a ...

When wet, cohesive soils are sticky and can be molded or rolled into almost any shape. When dry, this soil type tends to be very hard and difficult to crumble. Cohesive soils are best compacted by ...

But are soils too dry this season? “It doesn’t take much moisture for ammonia (NH3) to react with H+ ions from water to convert to ammonium (NH4+),” said Fabian Fernandez, University of ...

So, should you transplant when the soil is wet or dry? Whether you’re transplanting seedlings for your vegetable patch or you ...

Restoring desert ecosystems is challenged by extreme climates, dry soils, seed predation, herbivory, and generally slow rates of plant colonization and growth. Despite these difficulties ...

Sandy soil is pale coloured and has large particles. These create lots of small air gaps. Water drains through them easily so it usually feels dry. Clay soil is usually sticky and has small particles.

Sep. 13, 2024 — In a new study, researchers have determined through both statistical analysis and in experiments that soil pH is a driver of microbial community composition -- but that the need ...

The rest needs to be supplied by the atmosphere, fertilizers or soil amendments. A sulfur-deficient plant can be the result of its environment. Cold, wet or dry soils can all cause less ...

When to water next depends on the tree and where it comes from. Desert trees allow for their soil to be dry between waterings. But trees from wetter climates can’t tolerate such dry soil.

These conditions, combined with the dry soils and vegetation, can allow fires to both spark and spread easier. California Fire says they increased staffing across the state for the duration of the ...

Remember that grounds help with water retention, so skip the succulents and plants that like the soil dry to avoid root rot. Both indoor and outdoor plants can benefit from a java boost ...