Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

This is an affordable, simple first step toward a lawn you'll be proud of.

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 ...

Warm, workable soil is key to a successful spring garden. Use these simple tests to know when conditions are right to plant and avoid struggling crops.

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

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 ...

As a gardener and crop producer, we are always curious about how to improve soil in our garden. Before talking about soil improvement, let's talk about soil. Soil is the most important resource for ...

Testing the soil in your lawn and garden helps you pinpoint problems before they get out of hand and gives you a chance to add the amendments your plants need to grow better. The question arises, ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As the Palisades and Eaton fires burned last January, and for weeks afterward, clouds of ash blanketed the city.

Coming up with a good soil blend for your plants is a lot like creating a recipe. You wouldn’t expect to succeed with a recipe with no idea how much of each ingredient to add. A soil test kit allows ...

Struggling plants often point to problems underground ...

By digging deeper into the details, farmers can use the information to make more informed input decisions and drive better ...