After the firestorm in January, Altadena residents are interested in exploring natural ways to rid their soil of lead and ...

When it comes to plant health, soil acidity. There's an easy way to test the pH level of your soil to ensure your plants have ...

Soil provides the essential foundation for successfully growing plants in gardens and landscapes, including a balance between ...

My soil-test results found that the community garden soil was high in most nutrients, but its pH level was a little basic. That means we could add sulfur or adjust the species of plants we plan to ...

A basic test that measures soil pH, important soil nutrients, and organic matter costs $20 to $25. The labs also provide recommendations for lime and fertilizer if needed.” ...

The typical soil test types include analog, chemical, digital, laboratory, professional, and strips. Each one of these are best-suited for certain situations. Here are some of my top recommendations.

Testing soil in the fall also allows you to apply fertilizers such as phosphorous and potassium and lime so that they are completely broken down in the soil and available for uptake by plant roots ...

Soil testing is done by commercial testing laboratories and by university labs. Ohio State University Extension in Franklin County provides soil-testing services for gardeners and farmers.

Soil Test!” I had my soil tested at LSU in October 2016. It was recommended to add soil sulfur and aluminum sulfate. Haven't added it since. Is this something I should reapply before the spring?

Soil testing begins with the homeowner, gardener, and farmer. The most critical step in soil testing is soil sample ...

Purdue Landscape Report: PART 1 – The Importance of “Physical” Soil Testing In my 40 years of teaching and consulting, one of the biggest and most frustrating problems I continually encounter is when ...