Soil testing could not be more important preceding tasks like establishing a new garden, diagnosing plant problems, determining fertilizer needs — and much more. But some situations don't require the ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...

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 ...

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 ...

Starting a garden can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you get to the part about soil. The choices seem endless and it is hard to know what really matters for your plants. Soil ...

January is a great time for Marin County gardeners to prepare raised vegetable beds for the upcoming growing season. Amending the soil in winter months ensures that the beds will provide vegetables ...