Sandy loam? Loamy soil? There are many terms to describe the ground under your feet. Here's how to determine the composition ...

As the gardening season draws to a close, now is the ideal time to set yourself up for success next year. Assessing the ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

While most dirt appears alike, there are significant differences when you take a closer look. It can be very important to ...

Soil testing methods are still largely the same as they were 100 years ago, and researchers and farmers continue to struggle to interpret the numbers. However, a soil test is a good place to start ...

To have our best gardens, we need to know our soil. A soil test is the single best piece of information you can obtain for your garden. Here’s my soil test as an example, and what kind of ...

In October, the daylight hours get a little shorter each day here in Georgia, while we welcome the drop in temperatures.

The most common mistake by home gardeners is not having their soil tested before applying fertilizer or lime. Those who fail to have their soil tested on a regular basis are basically guessing, ...

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We offer several types of tests to meet the needs of our varied clientele. The “Soil Fertility Tests” and the “Lead Screening Test” are the tests most commonly used by farmers, homeowners, landscapers ...

The end of March is the beginning of the main planting season here in southcentral Pennsylvania, a time when it’s fine to start planting most trees, shrubs, evergreens, and perennial flowers. Read ...

A good practice is to write down the weather conditions when taking a soil sample. Dry and wet weather affect soil samples, ...