Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

The most common mistake by home gardeners is not having their soil tested before applying fertilizer or lime. Those who fail to have their soil tested on a regular basis are basically guessing, ...

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

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. As spring is approaching, the Garden Hotline has ...

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 ...

Soil tests taken now can help produce good stands like these next spring. Whether you’ve finished cotton harvest or have more acres to strip or pick, it’s not too early to schedule soil testing. And ...