Now that we have experienced the first frost of the season, and the growing season for most garden and home landscape plants has come to an end, we as gardeners tend to start thinking about things we ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently ...

Regularly testing your soil is more important than you might think for helping your plants thrive. Soil tests measure soil pH and nutrient content. The soil of established gardens should be tested ...

If your lawn looks tired despite regular feeding and watering, the soil pH is the first thing to check, and the result will ...

Soil testing begins with the homeowner, gardener, and farmer. The most critical step in soil testing is soil sample collection. Soil testing can help growers make informed decisions about fertilizer ...

Whether you’re growing tomatoes, managing crops or striving for the perfect lawn, soil testing is key to success. A soil test identifies nutrient levels and soil fertility, ensuring your plants get ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gardener spoons soil into a plastic testing tube - William Edge/Shutterstock Failing to conduct a soil test is one of the biggest ...

Wildfire survivors across Los Angeles County are discovering that the most dangerous consequence from a wildfire isn’t always visible. Lead, arsenic, and other toxic metals could be hiding deep in ...

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 ...

Dig in and get to know your garden soil before you start planting for the season. Courtesy Johnson County Extension With the 2026 growing season inching ever closer, now is an excellent time of year ...