Soil doesn't lie. Plants either thrive with bold, vibrant growth or struggle like they're stuck in slow motion, and uneven pH often sits right at the center of that drama. One patch bursts with life ...

It's an easy way to check the acidity of your soil. Boiled red cabbage water can be used as a simple DIY soil pH test by mixing it with soil and observing the color change after a few hours. The ...

Weird things can happen to even the most manicured lawns, including strange slimy spots and bizarre discolorations. Find out ...

The past couple of weeks I’ve written about bulk materials to improve your soil. This week I want to tell you about the macro- and microcomponents or nutrients that might need to be added to your soil ...

Whether your yard is covered in a tall fescue or Kentucky bluegrass, there are probably vital nutrients that are lacking in the soil. Lawn fertilizers add what’s missing and help your grass stand up ...

Annette MaCoy, Penn State Master Gardener Coordinator, Franklin County Penn State Extension and the Penn State Agricultural ...

Save money and time. A soil test tells you what you need instead of using unnecessary fertilizers. Significant amounts of ...

Quick strip tests reveal how much nitrogen is already available in soil and irrigation water, helping you avoid unnecessary ...

The Lincoln Public Library, 145 Old River Road, will present Ask a Master Gardener & Soil Testing on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A garden may appear to be perfect on the surface and still fail spectacularly underneath. That rich, dark soil might promise thriving plants, but if water lingers too long or disappears too fast, ...

A $20 UMass Amherst soil test gives gardeners custom advice to improve soil, save money and help plants grow better.