USGA-funded research found that iron and clay layers can form in sand-based putting green rootzones. An iron layer is more likely to accumulate where a low-pH sand sits atop high-pH gravel. Less is ...

I had a new sod lawn put in two years ago because I had several very thin spots. It was good for a while; however, the next year I noticed that there were even more thin spots! So I planted seed, ...

In agriculture, large quantities of nano- and microplastics end up in the soil through compost, sewage sludge and the use of mulching foils. The plastic particles always carry various pollutants with ...

Understanding the health and characteristics of soils by conducting a soil profile helps growers identify key issues, such as compaction, nutrient deficiencies, and drainage problems. It leads to ...