Penn State Master Gardeners in Lancaster County field many questions each year about the pH recommendations on residents’ soil test results. You will likely not even know anything about the pH of your ...

Testing your soil before spring arrives is a crucial step in preparing your lawn for the growing season. A soil test provides ...

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

Agricultural experts have called for an increase in the number of functional soil testing laboratories nationwide, asserting that such an investment is crucial to unlocking the full potential of the ...

When farmers talk about their soil test results, the conversation often starts and ends with soil pH. While that one number is important to determining whether lime is needed, that insight is just a ...

Is crop rotation in a vegetable garden necessary? What is the best way to do this? Crop rotation is very important in maintaining soil fertility, allowing more efficient use of those nutrients. Crops ...

A group of environmental researchers is calling for more comprehensive soil testing in the L.A. region after January’s fires. In a letter sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, a dozen experts said the ...

Most gardeners know the three-number code on a fertilizer bag. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium – the familiar N-P-K trio that dominates both product labels and gardening advice. It’s a useful ...

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It turns out the type of soil you have might not be the best growing environment for every kind of vegetable. Here's an easy ...