From mild winters to heavier equipment, farmers face several uncontrollable factors, adding layers to the soil compaction problem. “Our winters have been milder, and snowfall has been lighter in ...

But modern agriculture’s deep plowing and heavy machinery do more harm than good, by disrupting the natural pathways through ...

The ground tells the truth. When soil turns dense and stubborn, plants don’t just struggle quietly—they stall, weaken, and ...

Perform a soil test every couple of years, especially if maintaining a vegetable garden or creating a new vegetable or flower bed. Test results will indicate how to correct your soil pH, if needed, ...

Dynamic compaction is a ground improvement method that utilises repeated high‐energy impacts to densify and stabilise loose granular soils. This technique has evolved from traditional field methods ...

This year in South Dakota many areas have received high amounts of rainfall during the summer. This has led to portions of fields being wet particularly in the northeastern part of the state. Soils ...

Soil compaction is the enemy of all landscape plants. Roots take up water, nutrients, and oxygen from the soil. They also use it to anchor themselves in place against strong West Texas winds. But when ...

Most terrestrial plants are highly dependent on the soil for their well-being. A very favorable soil contains 50 percent open “pore” space, 45 percent minerals, and 5 percent organic material. The ...

A few simple jobs now will set your raised beds up for a productive growing season ...

Homeowners and landscape professionals wish to construct a garden that appears polished and healthy, regardless of the season. Regardless of the season, a garden requires a solution to span a ...