Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

Knowing the pH of the soil in your lawn and vegetable and ornamental gardens can be key. This number between 0 and 14 can be the difference between nutrient-dense soil that fosters growth (resulting ...

Humic acid plays a crucial role in soil health and plant nutrition. As a key component of organic matter, it enhances soil ...

Managing soil pH is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of soil health and crop productivity, says Marla Riekman, a land ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

Soil fertility is the foundation of sustainable agriculture, ensuring healthy crop growth and long-term productivity. By ...

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension As the warmth of summer approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden soil for a successful growing season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener ...

Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether ...

A soil analysis often recommends adding lime. Dolomite lime raises the soil’s potential for Hydrogen (pH). Once soil pH is adjusted to satisfactory levels, nutrients become more available to plants.

Since I have had some questions recently on soil sampling, I thought it might be worth re-visiting. Not always a fun activity ...

Knowing the pH of the soil in your lawn and vegetable and ornamental gardens can be key. This number between 0 and 14 can be the difference between nutrient-dense soil that fosters growth ...