In this episode, Don and John answer listener questions about amaryllis bulbs, soil testing, starting marigolds from seed, ...

When farmers talk about their soil test results, the conversation often starts and ends with soil pH. While that one number is important to determining whether lime is needed, that insight is just a ...

Texas A&M researchers found that deep soil testing can offset some crop production costs by helping account for residual ...

Save money and time. A soil test tells you what you need instead of using unnecessary fertilizers. Significant amounts of essential nutrients are removed from the soil through plant growth, so ...

If your garden has been underperforming despite amending with compost, fertilizer, and careful watering, the issue may not be effort it may be information. Soil testing garden beds gives you clarity ...

A $20 UMass Amherst soil test gives gardeners custom advice to improve soil, save money and help plants grow better.

Knowing your soil test results is one thing. Knowing how the lab got those numbers — and which extractants it used — is just as important for making solid fertility decisions. “At Ward laboratories, ...

A garden may appear to be perfect on the surface and still fail spectacularly underneath. That rich, dark soil might promise ...

Quick strip tests reveal how much nitrogen is already available in soil and irrigation water, helping you avoid unnecessary ...