Most gardeners throw money at the wrong problem. Before you buy another bag of fertilizer, a simple soil test will tell you ...

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 ...

Some gardens explode with life while others struggle, and the difference almost always starts underground. Soil holds secrets ...

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A lawn soil test gives you vital information about the health of your grass - here experts reveal why, when, and how to test ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first garden, planning next year’s plantings after a successful harvest or looking to install a lawn, your first step should be conducting a soil test. “Soil is one ...

Peter Richards tests the reliability of do-it-yourself home soil test kits. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, local gardener Peter Richards demonstrates how to use different ...

Just Good Soil, a regenerative gardening company founded by soil scientists, gardeners and longevity experts, launches nationwide today with a science-backed system designed to help home gardeners ...

Farmers should consider deep soil testing for residual nitrogen and other nutrients, especially when rising fertilizer prices ...

By digging deeper into the details, farmers can use the information to make more informed input decisions and drive better ...

Last year, more than 24,000 farmers and gardeners requested soil sample testing through MU Extension. This year, the Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory in Mumford Hall is making it simpler and cheaper ...

As many of you may already know, our soil in Southeast Texas, or more specifically in Jefferson and Orange County, is not optimum for most plants and can be difficult to cultivate. Clay soil is a ...