To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

When farmers talk about their soil test results, the conversation often starts and ends with soil pH. While that one number is important to determining whether lime is needed, that insight is just a ...

Knowing your soil test results is one thing. Knowing how the lab got those numbers — and which extractants it used — is just as important for making solid fertility decisions. “At Ward laboratories, ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. As spring is approaching, the Garden Hotline has ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

FIND OUT HOW HEALTHY YOUR SOIL IS AND HOW TO HELP IT. A THRIVING GARDEN. STARTS BELOW THE SURFACE. A SOIL TEST CAN TELL YOU WHAT’S GOING ON UNDERGROUND. OLIVIA GOLDEN OF UMASS EXTENSION SHOWS US HOW ...

Agricultural experts have called for an increase in the number of functional soil testing laboratories nationwide, asserting that such an investment is crucial to unlocking the full potential of the ...

So, you’re looking into what Waypoint Laboratories can do for you? It’s a pretty big question, and honestly, they cover a lot ...

Soil is the foundation of any successful garden. It’s where your plants draw their nutrients, anchor their roots, and establish a thriving ecosystem. Yet, many home gardeners make the common mistake ...

AMHERST — With funding from the Massachusetts Legislature and Department of Agricultural Resources, farmers can now receive limited free access to soil and plant diagnostics through the UMass ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...