To address this critical issue, Cargill and the Soil Health Institute have announced a new partnership to assess, demonstrate and communicate the economics of soil health management systems across ...

A new study by researchers in Spain and Belgium has found that soil-dwelling predatory mites are a perfect partner to address the plague of thrips in citrus caused by Pezothrips kellyanus, a tiny ...

As a gardener, it’s easy to view insects as the enemy, especially when you find them munching on your prized plants. However, not all bugs are bad! In fact, some of the insects people commonly dislike ...

Earthworms are invasive—and likely hurting insects—in much of North America Often considered a gardener's best friend, earthworms are harming native species in forests where they don't belong.

In North America, the ‘right of soil’ was introduced by the British via their colonies, according to “The Evolution of Citizenship” study by Graziella Bertocchi and Chiara Strozzi.

The study focused on oribatid mites (Oribatida), one of the most widely-spread soil arthropods in the world. Eleven thousand species of these mites are currently known to scientists, but there are ...

Plate Compactors MGT America Offers Soil Compactors for Site Preparation The series consists of three plate compactors and two rammer compactors, designed for versatility on the jobsite.

Soil samples taken from Ohio reveal the discovery of a new genus and species of Nematalycidae. The long, slender, 'worm-like' body of the Nematalycidae makes it an unusual family of soil mites.

The creeping phlox is a low-maintenance plant that tends to drape over the sides of stone walls or boulders. This makes it perfect for rock gardens or as an excellent ground cover. Phlox blooms in ...