Biochar, a carbon-rich byproduct produced from the thermal decomposition of organic materials through pyrolysis, has attracted considerable attention as a soil amendment with significant potential to ...

High-quality soil should have good drainage and tilth, a dark color, a pleasant smell, and signs of life. Avoid soil that is compacted, visibly sandy, and shows no signs of active soil organisms.

Human society is literally built on soil. It feeds the world and produces vital fuel and fiber. But most people rarely give soil a second thought. Recently, though, soil has been getting some ...