Man cupping soil in hands while squatting in garden - Drazen Zigic/Getty Images Soil testing could not be more important preceding tasks like establishing a new garden, diagnosing plant problems, ...

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, ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. As spring is approaching, the Garden Hotline has ...

Is soil testing important? How can I get my soil tested? The first question is do you need a soil test? There are several situations where a soil test may be appropriate: 1. Landscaping a new home ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Soil testing is the simple secret that keeps gardens blooming and lawns looking lush. To know the soil is to know the life it ...

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 ...

Soil is more than just dirt under your feet. It is foundational for homes and healthy lawns and gardens. It’s important. Ensuring it is composed of the right “stuff" is essential for making sure it is ...

For about $15, you can get a down-and-dirty soil analysis from your state university’s agricultural lab – including results for phosphorus, potassium, pH (acidity), and organic matter content. But you ...

For home gardeners, soil testing is valuable to establish a base line on soil limitations related to pH, salt levels and the need for phosphate and potash fertilizers. In some gardening situations, ...