Creating a loamy soil takes time, but this guide will provide everything you need to know. Loam is a combination of sand, silt, and clay—the three sizes of soil particles from largest to smallest.

Different soil types impact plant growth differently. Knowing your soil quality will show you what veggies or flowers to grow for the best results. Lavender thrives in sandy soil, while lettuce ...

In areas with expansive clay soils, this shrinkage creates voids and gaps around the foundation ... Proper compaction and the use of soil stabilizers during construction can enhance the load-bearing ...

Itching to establish new some trees in your yard? Choosing a beginner-friendly species that will do well in your specific ...

Many people consider that sandy soil doesn’t keep nutrients as effectively as the silt and clay soil. We won’t deny it! However, that doesn’t mean having a sandy soil garden is a disadvantage thing.

Optimal growing conditions include temperatures between 12°C and 20°C, annual rainfall of 1,500 to 2,100 millimetres, and sandy to clay loam soils. Central Kenya is the heart of garden pea farming, ...

Whether it warms quickly, is prone to erosion or holds moisture, your soil will dictate the methods you use from cultivation to harvest and the yields you achieve. Learn the key properties of the six ...

Dr Akhil Verma Sorghum is the ‘King of Millets’ and a dual-purpose crop mainly grown for its grain and fodder, it is also ...

Then, you will know what fertilizer can help. Before buying any fertilizer, you have to take into account the type of soil you’re using: loam, sand, or clay? While loam seems to be the best type of ...

This is branded content for Loam Bio When a farmer walks through a field and spots a fungal disease, they reach for a fungicide. When they notice a nutrient deficiency, they apply fertiliser. But what ...