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

The cooler weather of fall motivates many gardeners to get out and plant! But, a major task that should be done a season ahead is performing a soil test. A soil test now tells you exactly what your ...

As the results from fall soil tests begin to arrive, it’s time to evaluate what to do next. “The most commonly asked questions we get from farmers when they receive their SCN soil test results are ...

Regularly testing your soil is more important than you might think for helping your plants thrive. Soil tests measure soil pH and nutrient content. The soil of established gardens should be tested ...

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 ...

The end of June saw us hit our familiar summer pattern of higher temperatures, higher humidity, and a daily dose of thunderstorms. This brings about some gardening challenges as some plants flourish, ...

Editor's note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening questions submitted by Dispatch readers.

Starting a garden can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you get to the part about soil. The choices seem endless and it is hard to know what really matters for your plants. Soil ...

If you are having trouble with your lawn or garden, consider getting a soil test. With the University of Tennessee's Soil, Plant and Pest Center at the Ellington Agriculture Center in Nashville, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter often feels like a pause button for your garden. Some plants die back to the ground while others drop their leaves. Their roots wait ...