The technique can revive the pores of soil, so it regains its ability to hold water and transport it to the plants.

In early spring the soil is often wet, and digging in wet soil can press the soil particles too closely together. That’s called soil compaction, and for plants, it’s bad news.

They squat down on the garden bed and start digging the soil with a shovel. For them, it’s as harmless as a cup of morning tea. But within the innards of Earth, the soil is unhappy. Seemingly normal ...

Digging into Soil Health Progress has been made toward no-till, reduced tillage and cover crop adoption, but one expert says it may not be enough to overcome existing social, financial and ...

The increasingly popular method is a way of gardening that is said to help you create healthier, more productive soil - and ...

Digging the soil is just the beginning of this awe-inspiring journey to create a sustainable and beautiful home. More for You. Simpsons star ‘vindicated’ more than 30 years after making cameo.

This is based on the testimony of Greg Alder (gregalder.com) who, since moving into his current home in 2013, has never disturbed the soil where vegetables are planted year after year.