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Kirsten Kurtz’s job is to sort through soil. She isn’t just digging through her backyard, however — as manager of the Cornell Soil Health Laboratory, Kurtz is responsible for bettering soil quality ...

A team of researchers has developed a portable and automatic laboratory that can monitor soil chemistry in real time—and without expensive components. The aim is to give us easier access to follow the ...

Purdue Extension Educators frequently encourage homeowners to get soil tests when they want to grow new plants in an area, or try to diagnose what’s wrong with plants currently growing. One key ...

If your garden has been underperforming despite amending with compost, fertilizer, and careful watering, the issue may not be effort — it may be information. Soil testing garden beds gives you clarity ...

Kirsten Kurtz’s job is to sort through soil. She isn’t just digging through her backyard, however — as manager of the Cornell Soil Health Laboratory, Kurtz is responsible for bettering soil quality ...

Coming up with a good soil blend for your plants is a lot like creating a recipe. You wouldn’t expect to succeed with a recipe with no idea how much of each ingredient to add. A soil test kit allows ...