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 ...

If your garden has been underperforming despite amending with compost, fertilizer, and careful watering, the issue may not be effort it may be information. Soil testing garden beds gives you clarity ...

Ready to plant? Don't forget to test your soil pH. Before planting your garden don't forget to test your soil pH level to learn how acidic or basic it is. This could be a deciding factor in whether ...

Never use a "balanced fertilizer" (10-10-10 analysis) in the hopes of covering all bases. In the long term, you may actually ...

Do you have an area or a few plants in your yard that never really seem to thrive? Have you verified they get the right amount of water, sunlight and fertilization but still struggle? If all of this ...

Q. My question is about soil samples: When is the best time to retrieve a sample, where should you take your sample, how should a sample be retrieved? I have six raised beds that are used for tomatoes ...

Spring is just around the corner, and enthusiastic gardeners are already plotting to get their gardens in shape for the growing season. From soil to sunshine, it all takes planning. Whether you’re new ...

Tilling involves turning over the soil and adding amendments to get it ready for planting. Learn when it's most beneficial to ...

Growing a beautiful landscape starts with the soil under your feet. The best place to start building a healthy soil foundation is with a soil test. The results will tell you what type and how much, if ...

Did you hear about the guy who complained that his coffee tasted like dirt? The waiter reminded the customer that he had insisted his coffee be made with fresh ground. Whether we call it the ground, ...

I called on the experts to share the key differences and why it’s important to know (for your yard’s sake).