The texture of soil is as important as its fertility. I’m sure you have purchased potting soil that stated something like “contains perlite.” ...

Your landscape's soil composition greatly affects the success of your plants and gardens. Shari Petrucci from the Western Mass Master Gardener Association showed us how to test our soil texture.

“The texture of a soil is its proportion of sand, silt and clay,” said James Cassidy, a soils instructor at Oregon State University. “Texture determines all kinds of things like drainage ...

Estimate Soil Texture-by-feel Date: October 20, 2008 Source: Soil Science Society of America Summary: A new article details methods of determining a soil's texture by feel, an important skill for ...

You might want to investigate your soil texture. When it comes to gardening, soil texture is one of the most crucial factors to consider for ensuring a bountiful harvest.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

To grow, plants must absorb nutrients from the soil. Not only must these nutrients be present in sufficient quantities, they must also be available for uptake by the plant. Nutrient availability is… ...

Interactions between Soil Texture and Placement of Dairy Slurry Application: I. Flow Characteristics and Leaching of Nonreactive Components. Journal of Environment Quality , 2011; 40 (2): 337 DOI ...

Manure runoff depends on soil texture Danish study ... Agriculture, and Fisheries was carried out between University of Copenhagen and University of Aarhus, Denmark, ...