From formal lab tests to DIY baking soda and vinegar, here's how to choose which method is best for your garden, lawn and ...

And that level is measured in pH. Learning how to test your soil’s pH or find out how acidic your soil is easy as there are a few tools you can use. It's a good idea to perform one of these ...

Do you know the nutrient level of the soil in your garden? Do you know how much fertilizer to add next season? Soil testing ...

Soil is the foundation of a healthy garden, but let’s be honest, most gardeners don’t like spending time, energy and money on ...

Understanding the health and characteristics of soils by conducting a soil profile helps growers identify key issues, such as ...

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 bulk of soil is made up of a mixture of organic matter, rock and mineral particles. However, it's the air, water and nutrients in the ground that the growing plant really relies on.

In the early stages, Uganda's soils were considered fertile and little was done to improve productivity in a systematic way. However it was soon realised that crop yields in Uganda declined under ...

The UD Soil Testing Program provides a variety of soil testing and educational support to farmers, homeowners and others engaged in soil management and land use. The program is offered as a public ...

However, one often overlooked benefit of soil testing in vegetable gardens is heavy metal testing, which can be crucial for ...

The information provided to gardeners in soil test results is sometimes compared to the information that blood tests provide to physicians. In this vein, a soil test is like a blood test for the soil.