The moment that crisp, cold air rolls in and your breath turns visible, most people start thinking about holiday menus, ...

A cyclist is reflected in water left standing after recent heavy rains while riding along Lawther Drive near White Rock Lake in Dallas. Daniel Carde / Staff Photographer Last week we talked about how ...

Recent rains have put a lot of water into our clay-based soils. In situations where the soil lacks good drainage, water does not drain easily, leaving plant roots exposed to moisture. Over time this ...

Mixing compost into your soil is a quick way to improve drainage. Compost breaks up heavy clay and creates spaces for water ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

According to a new study, almost 36 billion tons of soil is lost every year due to water, and deforestation and other changes in land use make the problem worse. The study also offers ideas on how ...

Soil consolidation in soft soils is a critical process in civil engineering, particularly in regions where land reclamation and urban expansion necessitate rapid and reliable ground improvement. The ...