Soil Basics Articles

• Soil Penetration Testing

  Few soil characteristics affect plant growth as profoundly as soil drainage. Standing water prevents air…

  Last Updated: Jan 12, 2011 | Views: 1731

• Unified Soils Classification

  Unified Soil Classification is a structure that explains the texture and grain size of a…

  Last Updated: Nov 17, 2010 | Views: 2020

• Capillarity in Soils

  Capillarity, or capillary action, is how water moves through a porous substance or object, such…

  Last Updated: Nov 7, 2010 | Views: 2583

• What Is the Geomorphic Importance of Soils?

  University research and teaching programs for geomorphic studies emphasize interactions between landforms, soils and climate…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 1919

• Analysis of Potassium in Soil

  Potassium is one of three major nutrients needed by all plants to grow and carry…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2339

• Atrazine in Soils

  Atrazine is an agricultural pesticide. It is most heavily used in the Midwest on corn,…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 1142

• Dehydrogenase Activity in Soil Bacteria

  Soil teems with microorganisms responsible for breaking down organic matter, releasing compounds that plants absorb…

  Last Updated: Aug 14, 2010 | Views: 2264

• Miracle Grow Soil Types

  Miracle Grow is a subsidiary company of the Scotts Corporation. You can purchase Scotts Miracle…

  Last Updated: Aug 13, 2010 | Views: 3248

• Examples of Clay Soil

  Clay soil is dirt made up of extremely fine particles. These particles pack together very…

  Last Updated: Aug 11, 2010 | Views: 2702

• Soil Toxicity of Roundup

  Roundup is a common herbicide that homeowners and others often use to control weeds and…

  Last Updated: Aug 5, 2010 | Views: 2328

• Missouri Soil Testing

  Soil testing in Missouri involves procuring samples of soil and submitting them to a laboratory…

  Last Updated: Jul 31, 2010 | Views: 1422

• Mountain Soil Types

  Mountain ranges vary in their soil types. Many ranges or individual mountains are rocky and…

  Last Updated: Jul 30, 2010 | Views: 3484

• Potting Soil for Roses

  Roses make beautiful and useful container plants. Placed on a suburban patio or an urban…

  Last Updated: Jul 30, 2010 | Views: 2109

• How to Make Cheap Soil for Greenhouse Plants

  Providing healthy, disease-free soil is vital for a successful greenhouse, whether you have a small…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 1803

• Clay Soil Analysis

  Clay soil is common in river beds and low valleys. It is rich in the…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 1480

• What Kind of Dirt Makes a Plant Grow the Fastest?

  The type of soil that is best for a plant depends on the type of…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 1372

• Information on Clay & Sandy Soil

  Soil is the most important element of any outdoor garden. The composition of the soil…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 2202

• How to Test for Petroleum in Soil

  The success of a garden or crop depends on the fertility of the soil and…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 1691

• What Soil Is Needed for Vegetable Plants?

  Vegetables grow best in a well-drained, fertile, loam soil. Mix compost into your soil, starting…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 997

• Formula for Organic Soil

  Organic soil provides the perfect balance of nutrition for plants. The formula for organic soil…

  Last Updated: Jul 24, 2010 | Views: 2042

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