Don't throw away your old soil and mulch bags. Those pieces of plastic are surprisingly effective in your battle against the ...

The best place to start building a healthy soil foundation is with a soil test. The results will tell you what type and how much, if any, fertilizer is needed for the plants you are growing.

Combine and thoroughly mix the soil in a clean bucket to create a representative sample. Place 1-3 cups of the blended soil into a labeled soil test bag (available from most labs) ...

Soil testing laboratories will be happy to send you sampling bags and sample submission forms (which may also be available online). Lab reports are reasonably intuitive, but if you need assistance ...

Here’s what to know about testing your soil: What you’re testing for. A typical test will look at organic matter, nutrient levels and the soil’s pH.

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.

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A bag of soil to be tested, along with an accompanying questionnaire, at the University of Minnesota Soil Testing Laboratory in St. Paul on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Soil testing labs, public initiatives, and grassroots efforts have done wonders to educate New Yorkers on soil quality and remediation techniques. Urban gardeners began transforming vacant lots in New ...