This method gives a quick, approximate pH reading, making it ideal for home gardeners. Digital pH meters provide a more ...

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

Yes, the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing Lab can test for those elements. Check out the website of the Soil Testing Lab and you ...

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 ...

Researchers discovered that soil microbes in Kansas carry drought “memories” that affect how plants grow and survive. Native plants showed stronger responses to these microbial legacies than crops ...

SOIL health isn’t just about sustainability — it’s about profitability,” Roger Navarro, Department of Agriculture (DA) Officer-in-Charge and Undersecretary for Operations, said when asked to explain ...

The condition of your soil affects how it will retain moisture after a rainstorm or irrigation. Learn why your soil still ...

Growing vegetables in raised beds offers many benefits. Raised beds give your garden a sense of scale and structure, limit the presence of weeds in beds, and are easier on the body as they require ...

A national workshop on soil testing and management for sustainable cultivation of medicinal herbs was held, supported by the ...

If you're interested in growing your own plum tree, there's a lot to learn, starting with the seeds. Learn how to take a plum ...