In my 40 years of teaching and consulting, one of the biggest and most frustrating problems I continually encounter is when so called “landscape professionals” and homeowners continue to apply annual ...

The University of Delaware (UD) has rated soils in terms of the likelihood of profitable responses to additions of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) from fertilizers, manures, and other soil amendments ...

Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...

Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage ...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — This is a good time of the year to do a soil test on your lawn and gardens, according to Penn State Extension officials. A soil test is the best way homeowners can find out the ...

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From my interactions with farmers, one critical step I have noticed they always ignore is soil testing. Soil testing is the process of analysing the contents of your soil to find out the composition ...

Of all the tasks superintendents must complete on a daily basis and the projects they must attend to, taking time to read and interpret soil test results is not frequently high on the "to do" list.

Soil is a key ingredient in any backyard garden, so it’s important to make sure it’s the healthiest it can be. That’s why longtime gardeners – and soil science experts – recommend testing. Knowing the ...