Sandy loam? Loamy soil? There are many terms to describe the ground under your feet. Here's how to determine the composition ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most gardeners know that success depends on many factors: You can’t grow a sun-loving plant in a shady area, for example. And a shrub that loves wet places won’t do well in dry soil. But the most ...

A new farmer looking to venture into farming a soil test would be important to know what inputs are needed, how much is needed, are there soil borne diseases, are there nematodes in the soil, is the ...

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

What is more disappointing than going to last year’s inventory of seed, planting those that look fine but then none germinate. Viability tests of saved seed are simple measures that can be conducted ...

Garlic from Larry Stebbins' garden in Colorado Springs. Gardening is fun, but fickle. That's true whether you're a veteran green thumb looking for new ways to give your raspberries some TLC, or a ...