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by Soil Science Society of America
The “zero waste” trend could have a friend in the form of biosolids. Biosolids are the materials produced after domestic waste is treated in …

Spitting out watermelon seeds can be a summertime rite of passage for some folks. Others like their watermelons seedless. How did those seedless watermelons (and other plants) come about? The May 7, 2019, edition of …

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By American Society of Agronomy,
Soil Science Society of America, and
Crop Science Society of America
“A healthy community requires healthy soil.” This idea spurred a consortium of researchers, farmers, and community …

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By Soil Science Society of America
Soil is all around us, in cities and rural areas. But some soil becomes contaminated. The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) “Soils Matter” …

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BySoil Science Society of America
Some soils, like some humans, might need a low-salt diet. The February 1, 2019, “Soils Matter” blog by the The Soil Science Society of America …

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From Soil Science Society of America
Have you noticed wavy bands of soil along roads or paths? The Soil Science Society of America’s Soils Matter blog explains these horizontal soil …

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From Soil Science Society of America
Parking lots, sidewalks, streets, and rooftops: cities are full of water-shedding surfaces. The October edition of the Soil Science Society of America’s Soils Matter …

From Soil Science Society of America
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Using best practices, in the long-term, can reduce greenhouse gases and help the environment. A post in The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) …

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Not sure which types of pollinators you want to host? Flowers like zinnias and verbena attract a wide variety of pollinators.
Looking to attract butterflies? Plant both host …

By Susan Fisk
American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society of America
(Special to Road Trips for Gardeners)
Home and large-scale growers share a common struggle: weeds!
“The reality is that weeds are super at competing …