Learn why soil pH is the most important soil test value and how it affects nutrient availability and lime requirements.

The rustling of leaves and the crisp chill in the air are a clear indicator that fall has officially begun. With crops slowly coming in off the fields, now is a good time to start thinking about soil ...

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, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have leggy or struggling plants, it's often a sign that you should test the soil's pH level. You can invest in professional testing; ...

The most important task before winter arrives is harvesting, ensuring that nothing is wasted in what amounts to an entire season of work. Gathering and preparing all the produce for market or storage ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a ...

January is not just a month for cozy sweaters and hot cocoa—it’s turning into a revelation for North Carolina gardeners.