A garden may appear to be perfect on the surface and still fail spectacularly underneath. That rich, dark soil might promise ...

Some gardens explode with life while others struggle, and the difference almost always starts underground. Soil holds secrets ...

For about $15, you can get a down-and-dirty soil analysis from your state university’s agricultural lab – including results for phosphorus, potassium, pH (acidity), and organic matter content. But you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dig in and get to know your garden soil before you start planting for the season. Courtesy Johnson County Extension With the 2026 growing season inching ever closer, now is an excellent time of year ...

I TALKED A little last week about how I’m actually a “soil guru,” but that’s only because nothing is more important and directly affects your plants more than the soil they live in. No matter how ...

Soil is not simply "dirt." It supplies plants with important nutrients, and is home to billions of organisms that feed plants ...

However, there are some easy solutions to this problem, which include amending heavy clay soils with organic matter and installing drainage systems if necessary. She also advises not planting your ...