Plants were grown in a soil-less growth medium (Sunshine Mix #1, SunGro Horticulture, Bellevue, USA) and were watered regularly. Nutrient additions were given weekly in the form of 300 µL L -1 of NPK ...

Using the proper soil for houseplants is important for healthy root growth, nutrients, water, and overall, to keep the plant healthy," says Langelo. Signs Your Soil Needs Aerating ...

Contour planting helps reduce soil erosion and water runoff. When crops are planted down a slope, water flows quickly through the rows, especially during heavy rain. Instead of percolating into the ...

More information: Joseph Boctor et al, Microplastics and nanoplastics: fate, transport, and governance from agricultural soil to food webs and humans, Environmental Sciences Europe (2025).

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

Intercropping is about planting more, but it’s also about farming smarter. By pairing compatible crops, growers reduce inputs, suppress weeds, and most importantly, build healthy, rich soil. For those ...

Less intensive farming works best for agricultural soil Maintaining or restoring healthy soil Date: April 25, 2025 Source: Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) Summary: The less ...

Earth’s soil is drying up. It could be irreversible. The losses in soil moisture already pose issues for farming, irrigation systems and critical water resources for humans. But new research ...

Soil is like the earth's skin — a protective layer that makes up a complex ecosystem. That skin, which supports all life on Earth, is under threat, with scientists from a new global think tank ...

Residents and cottagers on the shores of Lake Winnipeg are asking the government to address environmental and infrastructure concerns from peat harvesting in the area before approving a new proposed ...

Global change is challenging plant and animal populations with novel environmental conditions, including increased atmospheric CO 2 concentrations, warmer temperatures, and altered precipitation ...