Why compost behaves differently in New Mexico soils
Why adding organic matter doesn’t always improve water infiltration
What “dead soil” actually means (and what it doesn’t)
Why soil tests can look fine but plants still struggle
When mulch helps — and when it makes things worse
Why nitrogen alone rarely fixes poor growth here
What biochar actually does in arid soils
Why biology needs structure, not just food
Compaction vs. aggregation: why the difference matters
Why imported soil often fails after the first season
How irrigation water chemistry affects soil biology
Why soil carbon behaves differently in dry climates
When cover crops make sense in arid systems
Why disturbance matters more than most people think
How to tell if your soil problem is physical, chemical, or biological