To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

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Your soil is most depleted after a full season of crop demand, making fall ideal for testing. In milder western regions, soil ...

I’ve said it before, the foundation of any successful garden starts with quality soil or media. This applies to whether you’re growing in the ground, raised beds, containers, DIY structures, etc. Any ...

Soil pH is a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. On the pH scale, a value of 7.0 is neutral, pH values less than 7.0 are acidic, and pH values greater than 7.0 are alkaline. Homeowners and ...

Agricultural soil testing is critical to determining soil’s nutrient concentration and variability across your fields. It is ideal to test your fields’ soil at least every two to three years to inform ...

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil's pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...