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 ...

Test your soil early in fall so you can amend it in time for a healthy spring garden. Use results to adjust pH, add compost, or apply fertilizer as needed. Also weed, remove dead plants, and plant ...

Your soil's pH level has a major impact on your plants. Get a better idea of whether it's acidic, neutral, or alkaline with ...

Peter Richards tests the reliability of do-it-yourself home soil test kits. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, local gardener Peter Richards demonstrates how to use different ...

Soil testing begins with the homeowner, gardener, and farmer. The most critical step in soil testing is soil sample collection. Soil testing can help growers make informed decisions about fertilizer ...