Soil fertility and soil pH can be intimidating to both new and experienced gardeners. But your soil isn’t as mysterious as you think, as long as you start by having a soil test done. “Testing your ...

Think you could drop nitrogen (N) to less than a pound per acre — or even lower — without hurting your return on investment ...

Knowing the pH of your soil will help you find plants that can thrive in your garden. Lucas Ninno / Getty Images Soil pH is the measurement that indicates how acidic or alkaline your soil is. This ...

Home soil testing kits easily read the pH and nutrient levels of the sample, but they can differ greatly from more precise ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

Wildfire survivors across Los Angeles County are discovering that the most dangerous consequence from a wildfire isn’t always visible. Lead, arsenic, and other toxic metals could be hiding deep in ...

Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin improving your soil before planting.

2. Improve Plant Health: When the soil pH and nutrients are balanced, plants are stronger, better able to absorb water, and ...

To have our best gardens, we need to know our soil. A soil test is the single best piece of information you can obtain for your garden. Here’s my soil test as an example, and what kind of ...

One of the challenges we face as gardeners (and there are many) is knowing which fertilizer to use and how much to apply. This process is complicated by the fact that fertilizers come in a variety of ...

Quality crops next year start with quality soil test data, which starts with Manitoba farmers using the best possible soil ...