The Army Corps of Engineers has begun spreading massive amounts of sand along our Volusia County Coast. We told you about ...

A new study led by the University of Southampton and research institutes in France has uncovered the mystery of how mini sand ...

From Etna to the Canary Islands, volcanic wines have garnered a lot of attention in recent years. But what distinguishes ...

The plants that thrive in sandy soil tend to have root systems that penetrate the ground deeply in order to reach the ...

If you are looking to fill some large planters, you may be tempted to add filler to the bottom to help with drainage, but ...

A new study has dug deep into the past of the coastal dunes of an iconic Queensland location in a bid to better understand ...

This coarse, gritty sand improves drainage, fights root rot, and makes soil easier to dig—here’s how to use it right.

I’d like to be there when someone is going through our home. I could also point things out that the agent might not know.

Instead, go up. Build a raised bed about 12 inches high on top of the existing soil using garden soil or topsoil. The raised ...

By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Dirt is dirt — or is it? Anyone who’s tried to garden in North Idaho knows that our soil varies from bad to worse in most areas. My ...

Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil. It's where essential nutrients, microorganisms, and beneficial insects like earthworms reside, helping provide a healthy environment for plants. Topsoil is also ...

Perc tests, short for percolation, help determine which type of septic system is right for your building site. They measure ...