If you have a garden or have tried to grow grass in Pike County, you are aware of the challenges provided by Pike County soils.… read more
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Soil
Soil Profile
Soils develop into layers. These layers, called horizons, are usually seen along road cuts and other areas where a cross section of the soil is… read more
Soil. Earth. Dirt.
No matter what we call it, it’s the material that constitutes the outermost solid layer of the planet. We build on it. We raise food… read more
Soil Types
There are over 70,000 different soil types around the globe with nearly 21,000 of these soils found in the United States. There are many characteristics… read more
Soil Ecosystem
The soil beneath our feet is full of life. Plants and animals have important roles to play in soil. Both plants and animals change the… read more
How soils affect land use
Quite often we read that a mudslide has damaged homes. Or, families were evacuated from their homes because of a flood. Or, a group of… read more