The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much ...

The most common mistake by home gardeners is not having their soil tested before applying fertilizer or lime. Those who fail ...

In this video, I show you the best pH soil level for tomatoes and other vegetables by conducting soil tests in 3 of our garden beds. These soil tests give the pH levels and vital information about why ...

As margins squeeze tighter, many growers are looking at inputs and considering where to make cuts, and phosphate may be one ...

Overwatering houseplants is as detrimental as underwatering. Learn six tips to prevent overwatering houseplants and keep them ...

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

Soil tests measure soil pH and nutrient content. The soil of established gardens should be tested every 3 to 5 years. For the most detailed and accurate soil tests, send your samples to a soil lab.

Fort Bragg is starting to test soil samples in residential areas with homes built before 1978 to determine if dangerous ...

Over time, the soil in raised beds becomes more compacted and more depleted of nutrients, which is why a regular refresh is ...

You might think you know everything your plants need from sunshine to water to soil type, but do you know the pH? These easy-to-use devices can help.

In a comment published in Nature Climate Change, Mark Bradford, the E.H. Harriman Professor of Soils and Ecosystem Ecology, ...

Aquaponics is a smart, soil-free farming method that lets you grow fresh vegetables and raise fish using 80% less water. Perfect for urban farmers, it’s sustainable, space-saving, and offers dual ...