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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to your plants, you can't cheat. If you cut a corner, the results are gonna be felt in your garden: stressed plants that are susceptible to disease, produce less fruit, and fruit that ...

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 ...

Soil is a key ingredient in any backyard garden, so it’s important to make sure it’s the healthiest it can be. That’s why longtime gardeners – and soil science experts – recommend testing. Knowing the ...

The most important part of gardening is often overlooked, and that is soil health. One gardening expert shared an at-home ...

There are a few items in post-harvest test results that look foreign to those viewing them for the first time. These are the ...

THE SUCCESS OF our plantings comes down to taking care of the soil they are rooted in. While not as enchanting as a beautiful bloom or as delicious as a bowlful of berries, healthy soil is the ...