Healthy gardens start below the surface. Learn why soil testing garden beds matters, how to collect a proper sample, and what ...

Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether the soil contains adequate nutrients. Basic tests check the soil’s ...

Most gardeners know that success depends on many factors: You can’t grow a sun-loving plant in a shady area, for example. And a shrub that loves wet places won’t do well in dry soil. But the most ...

Test your soil for heavy metals and organic matter at Colorado State University's soil testing lab. Get fertilizer ...

This week's gardening column addresses the importance of neutral pH in your garden soil, as well as why "princess trees" are ...

Is soil testing important? How can I get my soil tested? The first question is do you need a soil test? There are several situations where a soil test may be appropriate: 1. Landscaping a new home ...

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In east Idaho, gardeners commonly work with ...

“Encourage it by increasing soil pH which can potentially increase the supply [N] by 70kg/N/ha/year. A pH of greater than 6.3 ...

One of the most common questions gardeners have is how to fertilize specific plants. Many plants have individual nutrient needs, but for all plants it is impossible to guess at what you need without ...

The old Bray-1 method required multiple samples to provide a full nutrient picture of the sample, slowing the process and increasing the cost. In contrast, the new method, called Mehlich-3, requires ...