Soil tests are essential to set your plants up for success - they'll tell you exactly how to amend your soil for the best ...

Do you know the nutrient level of the soil in your garden? Do you know how much fertilizer to add next season? Soil testing will answer both questions.

Do you know the nutrient level of the soil in your garden? Do you know how much fertilizer to add next season? Soil testing will answer both questions.

Whether you’re preparing for your first garden, planning next year’s plantings after a successful harvest or looking to install a lawn, your first step should be conducting a soil test.

Whether you’re preparing for your first garden, planning next year’s plantings after a successful harvest or looking to install a lawn, your first step should be conducting a soil test.

Growing a beautiful landscape starts with the soil under your feet. The best place to start building a healthy soil foundation is with a soil test. The results will tell you what type and how much ...

"Are you freaking kidding me?" Gardener shares how to test your soil with just two household ingredients: 'This is what they should be teaching in school' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Soil sampling technique is very important to get accurate soil test results from the garden, so care must be taken to collect a representative soil sample. Details about soil sampling in the ...

If you have been fertilizing your garden regularly with conventional fertilizers for several years in a row, chances are your soil may need lime. November is an ideal time to apply lime.

Lack of soil testing definitely does not need to hold a new gardener back from starting a garden, and over time, nature can do a lot of the soil amendment work for free once a sufficient supply of ...

NC State Extension specialists have the most frequently asked question year after year: How do I test my soil, and why is it important?

Test the soil when starting a new garden or one that is struggling. Since soil and fertilization practices vary greatly, collect and submit separate samples for each garden bed or landscape area ...