Soil tests are essential to set your plants up for success - they'll tell you exactly how to amend your soil for the best growth. Here's the best time for one.

Soil tests measure soil pH and nutrient content. The soil of established gardens should be tested every 3 to 5 years. For the most detailed and accurate soil tests, send your samples to a soil lab.

Over time, garden soil loses vitality due to planting and weather, leading to nutrient depletion and compaction. Refreshing ...

In this video, I show you the best pH soil level for tomatoes and other vegetables by conducting soil tests in 3 of our garden beds. These soil tests give the pH levels and vital information about why ...

Bare patches dotting an otherwise green lawn can be frustrating. Get to the root of what may be causing a patchy lawn.

The best road to rebloom is starting with plants or species that sometimes naturally flower in the fall. Many gardeners have seen this in their own yard when a fall warm spell follows a cold period.

Radon, an invisible gas and second-leading cause of lung cancer, can enter any home. Regular testing and affordable ...

You might think you know everything your plants need from sunshine to water to soil type, but do you know the pH? These easy-to-use devices can help.

If your dream is a lush, verdant lawn but you can't seem to repair your patchy grass, you're not alone. From heat waves and periods of drought to hurricanes and heavy snowfall, your lawn bears the ...

I’ve tried pesticides both natural and synthetic, as well as DIY remedies, but nothing has worked. So I turned to the experts for advice.

Those unsightly patches of brown and yellow forming in your lawn may not be your pet’s fault. They’re more than likely a sign that your yard is suffering from the dreaded lawn fungus. Lawn fungus can ...

The Japanese method of growing plants in a living planter made of a moss-covered ball of soil, is a simple, DIY project that ...