In my 40 years of teaching and consulting, one of the biggest and most frustrating problems I continually encounter is when so called “landscape professionals” and homeowners continue to apply annual ...

Follow a soil sample through SureTech Labs in Indianapolis, from the incoming bag of soil to the numbers on your results ...

Lab tour shows how color variations in Midwest soils signal a need for customized nutrient management and seeding strategies.

The rustling of leaves and the crisp chill in the air are a clear indicator that fall has officially begun. With crops slowly coming in off the fields, now is a good time to start thinking about soil ...

Learn how to test soil early, prepare well and plant cotton into the right conditions for uniform stands and lasting yield ...

I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

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Of all the tasks superintendents must complete on a daily basis and the projects they must attend to, taking time to read and interpret soil test results is not frequently high on the "to do" list.

The University of Delaware (UD) has rated soils in terms of the likelihood of profitable responses to additions of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) from fertilizers, manures, and other soil amendments ...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — This is a good time of the year to do a soil test on your lawn and gardens, according to Penn State Extension officials. A soil test is the best way homeowners can find out the ...

A Swedish study underscores winter soil care: leave leaf litter, compost scraps, and test soil now to keep microbes active ...

Soil is a key ingredient in any backyard garden, so it’s important to make sure it’s the healthiest it can be. That’s why longtime gardeners – and soil science experts – recommend testing. Knowing the ...