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 ...

Home soil testing kits easily read the pH and nutrient levels of the sample, but they can differ greatly from more precise ...

When talking about how to plant and how to grow plants in the garden, one of the things that comes up repeatedly is the importance of your soil’s level of acidity. And that level is measured in pH.

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...

Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin improving your soil ...

One of the biggest factors affecting the health of plants in your garden is the pH of the soil, which is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. A pH of 7.0 is neutral while that above 7.0 is alkaline ...

Generally, we are most active in the garden in the spring and early summer, but this is the time to do some planning.

Dream of heading out into the garden for a handful of fresh berries? Blueberry success relies on getting the right amendments ...

GRASS soils typically require lime applications every four years and, with late autumn a good time for spreading, soil pH should be tested now to ensure good spring growth. According to ADAS ...