In this video, I show you the best pH soil level for tomatoes and other vegetables by conducting soil tests in 3 of our ...

Soil’s pH is measured on a scale of 1–14. A neutral soil has a pH of 6,5; any soil with a pH above this is considered alkaline, and any soil with a pH below this, is considered acid. Although some ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Now that summer is a distant memory and fall has settled in, it’s easy to think your garden work is done until spring. But ...

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 ...

The most common mistake by home gardeners is not having their soil tested before applying fertilizer or lime. Those who fail ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much ...

does anyone have recommendations for 1) someone to test our back yard soil for heavy metals; and/or 2) a landscape or gardening store where they have books and/or can provide advice about ...