Choose How & When You're Going to Read the Test The best times for testing the soil are in late summer or fall, depending on what you're planting.

Testing your soil sounds like a pain, but it is one of the best investments for making your garden produce better blooms and fruit.

What is a soil test? Why should you get one? And how can you get one for free in North Carolina? We talked to two NC State horticulture experts for answers.

As spring is approaching, the Garden Hotline has been receiving multiple questions regarding soil testing. We’re devoting this article to answer these frequently asked questions. Why do soil tests?