We'll also teach you how to amend the soil you have so you can grow the plants you want. Depending on where you live, you're likely to have one of six different types of soil: loam, clay, sandy, silty ...

For the first time in history, researchers have used soil from the moon to successfully grow plants, according to a study published Thursday in Communications Biology. NASA, which funded the research, ...

The plants in lunar soil were compared to a control group of plants grown in volcanic ash and a lunar soil simulant known as JSC-1A. The lunar samples on the right do not appear as developed as the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. More than 50 years after Apollo 11 touched down on the moon’s ...

Harvesting an Arabidopsis plant growing in lunar soil. UF/IFAS photo by Tyler Jones. Researchers from the University of Florida planted seeds from the Arabidopsis plant — commonly known as thale cress ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

Researchers grew plants in soil — from the moon — for the first time ever, according to a new study. Scientists from the University of Florida showed that plants can grow in lunar soil, according to a ...

Nature does fast-growing ground cover plants very well. Look at any large area of woodland, rainforest, open country or dry terrain and you will see colonies of plants at your feet. They often form ...

Growing greens just went lunar. For the first time, scientists have successfully grown plants using lunar soil—known as lunar regolith—collected from past moon expeditions. Scientists at the ...

GAINESVILLE, FLA. -- Scientists have grown plants in soil from the Moon, a first in human history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration. In a new paper published in the journal Communications ...