Home soil testing kits easily read the pH and nutrient levels of the sample, but they can differ greatly from more precise ...

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Peter Richards tests the reliability of do-it-yourself home soil test kits.

If you’re having trouble with undersized vegetables, a poor showing of flowers, and/or trees that aren't flourishing, there are only two likely culprits: soil and water. These are going to have the ...

Soil is only as good as its pH level. If your soil is too acidic or too alkaline, it will prevent your garden and lawn from thriving.

Whether you’re preparing for your first garden, planning next year’s plantings after a successful harvest or looking to install a lawn, your first step should be conducting a soil test. “Soil is one ...

Wildfire survivors across Los Angeles County are discovering that the most dangerous consequence from a wildfire isn’t always visible. Lead, arsenic, and other toxic metals could be hiding deep in ...

I’ve had bumper crops in the vegetable garden this year. This is largely due to my wife Suzanne, a scientist and a great lover of data, who insisted that as a horticulturist I practice what I ...