Soil is important to each of us in our everyday lives, but too often we think about it as just dirt! Soil is the special ... boggy soil called peat is especially good at this.

Q: After two years of trying to grow a vegetable garden, I am almost ready to give up. You know — three strikes and you are ...

I have realized only recently that gardening is a science, not just a fun activity. There are so many science-based results ...

Soil pH values above or below these ranges may result in less vigorous growth or display symptoms of nutrient deficiencies. Having the right pH is definitely needed for good dirt. A soil analysis ...

The main driver for dung beetle program is to find seasonal gaps in activity and promote the rearing and releasing of species that will fill these gaps which will add to soil health and healthy ...

Virginia Tech research reveals that soil bacteria may accelerate antibiotic resistance. Learn how environmental factors can ...

Build a healthy grass cover ... If you live in the Everett or Tacoma smelter plume areas, check the Dirt Alert Map to find out if you are eligible for free soil testing. If you are not eligible for ...

Healthy actions are simple things you and your family can do to decrease contact with arsenic, lead, or other harmful chemicals that may be in dirt. Arsenic and lead in soil can pose a risk to ...