Could a cheap soil sensor help me rescue the orchid on my kitchen table that's been struggling for weeks? Common capacitive soil moisture sensors rely on the electrical properties of the materials ...

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Seeed Studio sent us a review sample of the XIAO Soil Moisture Sensor powered by the XIAO ESP32C6 wireless module and running on a single AA battery. Designed for ultra-low power consumption, it’s ...

European beech trees, a key species in central Europe’s forests, are showing remarkable adaptability underground. A new study published in Forest Ecosystems reveals that these trees adjust the ...

Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Q How deep should needles go in rough or planed lumber using a pin moisture meter? Insulated ...

Dirt. For millennia, the dark, rich soil underlying farms and gardens worldwide has been central to human survival. It’s also a lot more complex than it looks. Within every clump of soil lies an ...

Knowing your soil type is as important as knowing the light conditions and rainfall averages when it comes to choosing the right plants for your garden. If you have really sandy soil, for example, you ...

The vital key to protecting your home from damage, both simple and drastic, is proper preparation. When you prepare your home for certain eventualities, you'll be able to catch these hazards in the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — National Guard troops patrolling the streets of U.S. cities. Weapons of war deployed against international gangs suspected of drug trafficking. Military bases and resources ...