Avoid testing near pavement, buildings, or other heat sources that create artificial temperature variations. These microclimates don't represent the broader lawn conditions where you'll be planting ...

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 ...

The first thing I do in the morning is check the local temperature to see if spring is really on its way. According to the weekly forecast, by the time you read this column the temperatures in ...

Soil quality is a major component of growing healthy food plots, as well as other things, such as gardens and yards. There are many different soil test kits available for everyone from the one-plot ...

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 ...

Soil is the foundation of every healthy garden, but not all soils are the same. Some hold too much water, while others dry out quickly. Some are full of nutrients, but others need a lot of care to ...

With a warm February and wet March, how could gardeners not be eager to start planting? Highs this week are in the 60s and Saturday's forecast reaches a high of 79 degrees, according to the National ...