earth13 小时
Burned and barren: How wildfires transform volcanic soils
Wildfires in Peru’s Andes are depleting soil health and slowing ecosystem recovery, highlighting urgent conservation ...
Vermiculite and Perlite Aren't Interchangeable—Here's How to Use Each One
Vermiculite has numerous benefits. “It absorbs and holds more moisture than perlite, keeping the soil damp for longer periods ...
technologynetworks4 天
Andean Soils Struggle to Recover Four Years After Major Wildfire
Researchers found severe soil degradation four years after a wildfire on Pichu Pichu volcano. Volcanic soils in arid Andean ...
Wildfires in the Andes cause severe soil degradation and hinder ecosystem recovery
Spanish and Peruvian researchers analyzed the soil four years after a major wildfire in Arequipa, finding severe organic ...
Martha Stewart Living on MSN11 个月
Perlite Is the Secret to Improving Soil Drainage—Here's How to Use It in Your Garden
Perlite's properties make it great for soil drainage, aeration, and healthy plant growth. As any avid gardener knows, keeping ...
openaccessgovernment2 天
Andes wildfires: Ecosystem vulnerability and soil degradation
A new study reveals the extreme vulnerability of the Arequipa shrublands to these blazes, with severe soil degradation ...
13 Types of Mulch—and How to Choose the Right One for Your Yard
Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...