Sodosols contain high amounts of sodium and are found in poorly drained areas. They are susceptible to erosion and have low to moderate fertility. All of these factors make this soil unsuitable for agriculture. This kind of soil is fairly common in Australia and is distributed throughout the ...
Ornamental grasses are easy to grow even for beginners and thrive from Canada to southern California and Florida. In general, they suffer few pests, don’t fret about the soil, and tolerate heat, cold, and drought. Most prefer sun, but others accept shade. Check hardiness zones to ensure ...
Treesare one of the earth's important natural resources. Trees prevent soil erosion, provide food and building materials, offer shade on a hot sunny day, create beautiful landscapes and help to keep our air supply clean, provide habitat for wildlife and reduce energy costs. ...
Pine cones are intriguing, and each type of tree carries a different and beautifully unique type of pine cone. Pine cones are actually armor for the precious seeds within. They are well guarded since the gift inside is immensely important to the tree’s species’ lineage down the road. Many...
Referring to the manifold studies and the long-term experiences of the restoration of near-natural ecosystems and traditional land-use types, respectively, examples from all over the world are outlined. Additionally to rewilding as a progressive approach to nature conservation, letting nature take care...
About 65% of agricultural lands in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are already degraded (Tully et al., 2015). Ethiopia's highlands are among the most degraded landscapes, with extensive soil erosion, declining fertility, and reduced agricultural yields (Adimassu et al., 2017). These issues high...
This type of roof, depending on its use, can also be protected with other surface elements, such as gravel, soil and vegetation, in order to provide adequate drainage and waterproofing. Technical Floors: They are placed on adjustable or fixed supports, which allow easy maintenance ...
Biochar (BC) applications in soil has positive effects on plant performance, particularly for loose soil in agricultural context. However, how biochar types affect plant performance of non-crop species and soil–plant carbon relationships is not clear. We selected five different BC types and three ...
The aesthetic benefits of mulch are what people notice first, but the reality is mulch also provides several practical benefits. Mulch canhelp improve soil moisture, reduce erosion and compaction, maintain soil temperatures, improve soil nutrition, and reduce weeds. The end result? You’ll spend ...
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