Groundhog saw his shadow, sort of. The up-and-down, freeze-thaw conditions that are so stressful for plants in the maritime ...

Headwaters Soil & Water Conservation District recognizes two local producers who demonstrate a strong conservation ethic.

It can be difficult to keep a spotless lawn, especially when exposed to harsh weather, heavy foot traffic, or machinery.

The current chaos in Washington has left many farmers confused and unsure about what the future holds — at a time when we ...

A Chinese-foreign research team has discovered that soil invertebrates — such as termites, ants, and earthworms — play a ...

The terminated workers are worried not only for themselves, but for what the layoffs could mean for the populations they ...

Growing multiple plants together is a great way to maximize the number of roots in the soil and the biology that makes up the ...

As nature's architects, animals shape forests, rivers and soil Animals don't just inhabit nature, they shape it. Indeed, protecting nature's architects helps safeguard the landscapes they have been ...

This compacts soil into a goo that will not support plant growth (although it will hold onto nutrients and water to a greater degree than sandy river bottom). The trick to protecting your soil in the ...