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.

Before applying fertilizer or any other soil amendment, it's a good idea to see what the soil already contains. That way you won't be inadvertently increasing a nutrient the soil already has plenty of ...

Purdue Extension publication HO-71 entitled Collecting Soil Samples for Testing provides specific advice on taking a proper soil sample. A basic soil test measures phosphorus, potassium, pH, and ...

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 ...

As water drains through soil it leaves space for air between soil particles. You can test for water drainage by cutting both ...

“The most commonly asked questions we get from farmers when they receive their SCN soil test results are about what the results mean and what to do with that information,” said Dylan ...

Once you test your soil for pH, you will know whether or not you need to adjust the pH level for the specific crop you will grow. Garden lime consists of finely ground limestone and is applied to the ...

L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have ...

The Upshur-Gregg Soil & Water Conservation District #417 is again offering local landowners an opportunity to better ...