Gardening in heavy clay soil feels like trying to run a marathon in concrete boots. It’s thick, sticky, and unforgiving, ...
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - While proving a long-held theory that suberin blocks water and nutrient absorption in plants, a Purdue University scientist learned more about manipulating the substance to ...
Hydrophobic soil needs prompt fixing because it prevents water from reaching plant roots. Follow these tips for rehydrating ...
IN recent years, there has been renewed debate concerning the effect of water absorption on salt absorption through the roots of intact plants. Salt absorption is regarded by many workers as involving ...