What Is It Made Of? Unlike other soil types for construction, structural fill is carefully selected and processed to ensure it meets stringent engineering standards. It is composed mostly of inorganic ...

Construction crews began the process of placing the first layers of soil over the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing on Monday morning. (Al Seib/For The Times) The wildlife crossing designed to help ...

Topsoil holds a balance of organic matter, air, water and minerals and as such is the layer that facilitates life in the soil. Researchers think we have already lost upwards of a third of the topsoil ...

Growing vegetables or flowers in raised beds gives you the opportunity to create a perfect environment for your plants. You want to ensure the contents of your bed is of a good enough quality for your ...

CARVER, Minn. — Soon homeowners and gardeners will be getting their hands dirty. Growing flowers, plants, and grass requires a dark and seemingly plentiful ingredient. We wanted to know: What is ...

Deep in Iraq's southern desert, bulldozers and earthmovers spread layers of moist clay over sand dunes as part of a broader ...

Government incentives, spurred by climate change fears, will likely nudge you toward reduced tillage programs and cover crops in the near future. On-farm tests conducted by Farm Journal field ...

Tender bulbs: Dig up bulbs from cold-sensitive perennials, including dahlias, gladiolus, begonias, and cannas. Store the ...

Getting rid of soil mites naturally keeps your plants healthy without using harmful chemicals that can damage plants or soil. Soil mites are often harmless, but some rare types can damage plant roots, ...

Understanding the differences between structural fill dirt and topsoil is crucial for anyone involved in construction and landscaping projects. The success of these projects often depends on selecting ...