From Paris in 2015 to Belem in Brazil in 2025, soil is slowly becoming part of climate policy but more can be done.

CARVER, Minn. — Soon homeowners and gardeners will be getting their hands dirty. Growing flowers, plants, and grass requires a dark and seemingly plentiful ingredient. We wanted to know: What is ...

Sandy loam? Loamy soil? There are many terms to describe the ground under your feet. Here's how to determine the composition of your soil -- and why it matters.

From lifelong farmers to backyard gardeners, most plant-lovers know that adding organic matter to a field, vegetable plot or flowerpot increases the soil’s moisture. Now, for the first time, ...