Compaction means the pore space is reduced or eliminated, resulting in denser compacted soil. For good plant growth, roots ...

A giant fungus, Armillaria ostoyae, lives beneath Oregon's Blue Mountains. This single organism spans over 2,300 acres. It ...

The ecosystem needs our help and that of our animal friends. Jump in to read about 9 animals that are types of decomposers!

Two important concepts in evolutionary biology, mutualism and altruism, were first made famous by the colorful anarchist ...

“How many species on Earth live in soil?” is a question scientists haven ... Soil organic carbon, derived from the remains of plants, animals and micro-organisms (think fallen leaves in ...

A gardening expert has shared a simple tip to keep animals from eating your plants - and all you need to do is place a common ...

A killer fungus that targets those with a weakened immune system is set to infect nine million people in Europe, as temperatures continue to rise, according to new research.

Shelley Jones and her husband bought an empty paddock with her mum, turning it into a thriving, self sufficient landscape.

Kalakate (Hindi), and Kair, is a drought-resistant shrub thriving in dry areas. It offers medicinal fruits, acts as a natural ...

The creation of three "dire wolf" pups has raised hopes that it may be possible to resurrect extinct animals. But some ...

Horsehair worms, also called Gordian worms, develop in the bodies of grasshoppers, crickets, cockroaches and some beetle species, according to the University of Kentucky. They do not infect humans, ...

Many plants in Texas landscapes are suitable hosts for aphids, including bedding plants, ash, barberry, boxelder, crape myrtle, jasmine, flowering almond, gardenia, hibiscus, hydrangea, mountain ash, ...