In my 40 years of teaching and consulting, one of the biggest and most frustrating problems I continually encounter is when so called “landscape professionals” and homeowners continue to apply annual ...

Show off a green thumb and ensure growing conditions are right by collecting soil for soil samples prior to planting. The Auburn University Soil Testing Laboratory offers this service to help growers ...

Is soil testing important? How can I get my soil tested? The first question is do you need a soil test? There are several situations where a soil test may be appropriate: 1. Landscaping a new home ...

Trying to save money by not soil testing this fall may result in spending more on 2022 crop inputs. “If there ever was a time in the last 30 years to soil test, this is it because the cost of ...

Our newest segment of The Morning Show series “Home Grown” involves checking the pH balance of the soil in your vegetable garden. During the last five weeks, we have been bringing you stories to show ...

As a gardener and crop producer, we are always curious about how to improve soil in our garden. Before talking about soil improvement, let's talk about soil. Soil is the most important resource for ...

Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...

Getting an at-home soil test kit can help any gardener during planting season to learn more about the health and well-being of the garden's foundation. If you’re a gardener in the city of Milwaukee, ...

Testing for toxic chemicals and heavy metals is available in Los Angeles County from philanthropic groups, researchers, and ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Colleen Hagerty Colleen Hagerty is a writer focused on emergency preparedness.

Christina Woerner McInnis is a member of the Woerner family, which has been farming in Baldwin County for over 100 years and is one of the leading producers of turf grass in the country (you may have ...