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 ...

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 ...

Spring vegetables season is here. I am so excited and can’t wait to plant more in my garden. This past week I planted kale, lettuce, arugula and peas in my raised beds. The soil was dry enough and ...

Ever wonder why you end up with funky-looking misshapen carrots in your garden? The answer, more often than not, is the type of soil that they grew in. There are good reasons why you can't just use ...

I’ve had bumper crops in the vegetable garden this year. This is largely due to my wife Suzanne, a scientist and a great lover of data, who insisted that as a horticulturist I practice what I ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first garden, planning next year’s plantings after a successful harvest or looking to install a lawn, your first step should be conducting a soil test. “Soil is one ...

Soil is a key ingredient in any backyard garden, so it’s important to make sure it’s the healthiest it can be. That’s why longtime gardeners – and soil science experts – recommend testing. Knowing the ...

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 ...

For a successful garden next spring, don’t guess — soil test! Over the past 34 gardening seasons, probably the most common question I have received from gardeners and homeowners is, "How much ...