Healthy gardens start below the surface. Learn why soil testing garden beds matters, how to collect a proper sample, and what ...

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 ...

Purdue Extension Educators frequently encourage homeowners to get soil tests when they want to grow new plants in an area, or try to diagnose what’s wrong with plants currently growing. One key ...

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 ...

This is an affordable, simple first step toward a lawn you'll be proud of.

As the results from fall soil tests begin to arrive, it’s time to evaluate what to do next. “The most commonly asked questions we get from farmers when they receive their SCN soil test results are ...

Soil pH or soil reaction is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. The pH scale ...

The long-term weather forecast is calling for a continuing string of nice days through Thanksgiving Day. Many gardeners will be able to catch up on garden projects that they may have been putting off.

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

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 ...

Here’s why soil testing is essential: 1. Nutrient Deficiencies: A soil test reveals the nutrient levels in your garden, ...