Before applying fertilizer or any other soil amendment, it's a good idea to see what the soil already contains. That way you ...

It’s never too early to prepare for a strong growing season. You don’t have to wait until spring to test your soil quality. Fall soil fertility testing to determine residual nutrients and soil ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have leggy or struggling plants, it's often a sign that you should test the soil's pH level. You can invest in professional testing; ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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 ...

Agricultural soil testing is critical to determining soil’s nutrient concentration and variability across your fields. It is ideal to test your fields’ soil at least every two to three years to inform ...

Over three days in late March, four Los Angeles Times environment reporters and an editor fanned out across the Eaton and Palisades burn scars to collect 40 soil samples from residential properties: ...