What is pumice and how does it end up on Texas beaches? Jace Tunnell of the Harte Research Institute weighs in.

“As a result of one of the greatest volcanic eruptions of all time, Santorini’s strong agricultural tradition is rooted in ...

Perlite and pumice improve aeration, and pine bark and orchid bark add texture and help drainage.' There are also a few ways ...

If you’re planning a new garden, you should start with good soil. After all, soil is the medium of life for plants, providing a place for roots to spread out and take up water and nutrients.

This week, the tides were back to normal after the hurricane in the Gulf, making for better access to the beaches. Among the ...

Soil carbon storage is a vital ecosystem service, resulting from interactions of ecological processes. Human activities affecting these processes can lead to carbon loss or improved storage. Aa Aa ...

"Such a mix typically consists of potting soil, coarse sand, and perlite or pumice to ensure the soil drains quickly while still holding sufficient moisture for the plants' needs," he says.

One-on-one vacations with each of her sons have taught Wendy Altschuler how important it is to carve out more time for her ...

A worm burrows its way through the dark earth, ingesting particles of soil and expelling nutrient-rich casts in a constant forage for food. Charles Darwin described earthworms as one of the most ...

Throughout human history, our relationship with the soil has affected our ability to cultivate crops and influenced the success of civilizations. This relationship between humans, the earth ...

Soil is a mixture of tiny particles of rock, dead plants and animals, air and water. Different soils have different properties depending on their composition. Sandy soil is pale coloured and has ...

Four individuals were arrested in Davao City for illegal mining, soil extraction, and quarrying activities. They failed to ...