It can be hard to resist on a sunny spring day, but don’t start digging in the garden too soon. “You can prevent a lot of problems from compacted soil if you wait a while,” said Spencer ...

No-dig gardening asks you to reframe the conversation around growing. How can you think like an ecosystem and work with it rather than disrupting it by disturbing the soil?

Clay soil is difficult to garden with due to its heavy density when wet and hard compaction when dry. But there's an easy way ...

Over the course of two days, one research extension center is taking a deep dive into everything soil and water-related.

Digging into Soil Health Progress has been made toward no-till, reduced tillage and cover crop adoption, but one expert says it may not be enough to overcome existing social, financial and ...

VIDEO: Federal lawmakers digging into soil health practices and the impact on the economy The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing nearly $3 billion nationwide to various projects related ...

Soil organic matter is the organic component of soils, mostly composed of residues left by dead plants and microorganisms.

As days become warmer, gardeners get ready to dig. But digging too soon can be a mistake, according to experts at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “There’s a danger that you will compact … ...

What might we learn from the farming sector that can inform how large commercial organizations meet their own challenges for staying agile in the face of massive digital and competitive disruptions?

This weekend's yard jobs include digging new beds, ordering/spreading mulch, and planning for how many plants you'll need when you're able to plant.