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

When water gathers beneath the surface, it can weaken structures or erode foundations, leading to costly damage over time. Sub-soil drainage systems are designed to manage that unseen flow, guiding ...

A reader in Rohnert Park asks the Garden Docs why their sloped backyard isn't draining well. L.B. writes: I have a slope behind my house in Rohnert Park and according to what I have read about soils ...

Perlite is a volcanic glass that is often used in gardening due to its lightweight, porous nature that aids in healthy plant development. "It is made from a type of volcanic glass called obsidian," ...

The capacity of soil to regulate the terrestrial freshwater supply is a fundamental ecosystem service. Water percolating through soil is filtered, stored for plant utilization, and redistributed ...