Cultivation practices such as aeration and sand topdressing are necessary for turf health because they help maintain optimum organic matter (OM) levels. As a general rule, OM levels in the upper inch ...

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The jar test is a simple way to determine soil composition. Take a clear jar and fill it with three parts soil and one part ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

Experts weigh in on strategic fertilizer decisions for 2026 soybeans, emphasizing soil testing, potassium needs and the ...

A principal challenge of cultivating a healthy and productive vegetable garden is maintaining an adequate level of organic matter in the soil. Decomposed organic matter, humus, — not hummus, which is ...

If you want your plants to grow big and healthy, soil quality matters. Even if you aren’t planning on growing a lush veggie garden, all plants need nutrients to grow, in addition to light and water.