The test results should also include the pH level of your lawn. The ideal pH for growing sod is between 6.0 and 7.5. If your soil is too acidic (pH less than 6.0), then you will want to apply lime ...

On Wednesday, July 2, the utility issued a statement that said in part: “The CIWW technical committee has determined the availability of up to one million gallons daily for individuals in the ...

Add topsoil — You need the soil to be at least 6 inches deep for the sod to grow effectively, so check this first. You can then add topsoil as required to increase the depth and encourage growth.

When: East Hempfield Twp. Board of Supervisors meeting, June 18. Vice Chair Thomas Bennett was absent What happened: East ...

A lawn-watering ban across central Iowa has left sod-laying businesses scrambling for work. Central Iowa Water Works ...

Brühwiler Maschinen AG, an emerging name in the field of sustainable agriculture, has rolled out a new thermal weed control ...

Sod is best laid on top of high-quality soil to give it the best chance to thrive. Many installers will test the pH of your soil before laying sod. Soil testing costs between $12 and $20 .

Answering an ask for accessible gardening tools for people over 50, long-term gardener Sue Mazer, 54, suggested this ...

Other works explore the emotional and cultural associations of soil, which has long been a metaphor for home and heritage. “The Flowers Stand Silently Witnessing” (2024), for instance, is a ...