When farmers talk about their soil test results, the conversation often starts and ends with soil pH. While that one number is important to determining whether lime is needed, that insight is just a ...

Knowing your soil test results is one thing. Knowing how the lab got those numbers — and which extractants it used — is just as important for making solid fertility decisions. “At Ward laboratories, ...

Selecting the right flowers, trees and shrubs for the landscape is important, but having quality soil to grow them in is one of the keys to successful gardening. “The best time to conduct a soil test ...

Testing the soil in your lawn and garden helps you pinpoint problems before they get out of hand and gives you a chance to add the amendments your plants need to grow better. The question arises, ...

Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a backyard bursting with color. But here’s the twist: your soil might be ...

Ready to plant? Don't forget to test your soil pH. Before planting your garden don't forget to test your soil pH level to learn how acidic or basic it is. This could be a deciding factor in whether ...

When gardening from year to year, one of the most important preparatory tasks for the growing season is soil management and ...

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A $20 UMass Amherst soil test gives gardeners custom advice to improve soil, save money and help plants grow better.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — How does your garden grow? Well, if you’re like me, not as well as I was hoping. Wouldn’t it be great to have an expert to ask questions to? The North Carolina Cooperative Extension ...