Proper soil sample preparation is key to precise data on your soil’s pH, nutrient levels, and the exact soil amendments your ...

Did you hear about the guy who complained that his coffee tasted like dirt? The waiter reminded the customer that he had insisted his coffee be made with fresh ground. Whether we call it the ground, ...

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, ...

Selecting the right flowers, trees and shrubs for the landscape is important, but having quality soil to grow them in is one of the keys to successful gardening. “The best time to conduct a soil test ...

This column was prepared by Lake County Master Gardener Bill Hudson. It is time to prepare your lawn for the coming year, time to build the foundation for a vigorous, healthy lawn that will be the ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

Whether you’re growing tomatoes, managing crops or striving for the perfect lawn, soil testing is key to success. A soil test identifies nutrient levels and soil fertility, ensuring your plants get ...

Now is a great time to bring in a soil test and get ready for this year. Soil amendments often take months to affect the soil. If you take your tests now, you will be well on your way for 2022 with a ...

Soil testing is not nearly as exciting as planting a new perennial or landscape tree, but much more interesting than pulling weeds. It can be done any time the soil is workable, but the best time is ...

If you are having trouble with your lawn or garden, consider getting a soil test. With the University of Tennessee's Soil, Plant and Pest Center at the Ellington Agriculture Center in Nashville, ...