Many nutrients in soil exist as salts, soluble and available for plant uptake. But when salts accumulate in excess, crop growth can decline. With more frequent surface flooding in coastal fields and ...

From Mehlich-3 to Olsen P, the extractant method your lab uses can help you interpret the data and manage inputs for more ROI ...

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

The past couple of weeks I’ve written about bulk materials to improve your soil. This week I want to tell you about the macro ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. As spring is approaching, the Garden Hotline has ...

Man cupping soil in hands while squatting in garden - Drazen Zigic/Getty Images Soil testing could not be more important preceding tasks like establishing a new garden, diagnosing plant problems, ...

The Altadena area has a higher percentage of soil samples with lead levels above healthy thresholds than the Pacific Palisades area, months after both communities were ravaged by brush fires. The Los ...

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 ...

Warm, workable soil is key to a successful spring garden. Use these simple tests to know when conditions are right to plant ...

Local landowners looking to improve their gardens, pastures, or crop ground have a unique opportunity to get professional ...