Factors that exacerbate soil acidity include minimal or zero till, which results in the top three inches (7.5 cm) of soil ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO OK, gardeners — it’s time to dig in! With about a week to go before the official start of spring, we’ve ...

Managing soil pH is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of soil health and crop productivity, says Marla Riekman, a land ...

Humic acid plays a crucial role in soil health and plant nutrition. As a key component of organic matter, it enhances soil ...

Soil fertility is the foundation of sustainable agriculture, ensuring healthy crop growth and long-term productivity. By ...

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension As the warmth of summer approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden soil for a successful growing season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener ...

Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether ...

K-State recommends taking at least 20 to 30 cores per field, which is a bitter pill to swallow that most don’t. The more ...

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led the turnover of outputs such as Soil Health and Soil Fertility Maps, ...

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Soils and Water Management ...

Unhealthy soil induces poor plant performance and growth. Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch ...