Researchers at TU Wien have developed numerical models to simulate the movement of fluids in porous materials.

Sandy soil has its advantages. It drains well, is easy to dig in, and warms up faster in spring than clay soils. Choosing the right plants for sandy soil is important, though, since it doesn't hold on ...

EAST LANSING, MICH. – Sandy soils that traditionally haven’t been ideal for growing crops may become bountiful farmland with new water-retaining technology developed by a Michigan State University ...

One of the challenges that new residents (and seasoned ones) trying to garden in Florida come across is how to grow things in our dry sandy soils. There is more to it than applying lots of water and ...

Soil testing methods are still largely the same as they were 100 years ago, and researchers and farmers continue to struggle to interpret the numbers. However, a soil test is a good place to start ...

Avoid overwatering or underwatering your tomato plants with these tomato watering tips. Tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, but they need just the right amount of water to thrive. They generally ...

Some fruit trees might prefer wet weather and moist earth, but others will perform best with well-draining, sandy soil. It's also a much easier medium to work with, and requires less effort to dig ...

Biochar's benefits for long-term storage of carbon and nitrogen on American farms are clear, but new research shows it can help farmers save money on irrigation as well. The abstract benefits of ...

A new study has revealed how tiny microbes in rivers and wetlands across China help clean up excess nitrogen pollution, offering fresh insights into the health of freshwater ecosystems and the global ...