To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

I’ve said it before, the foundation of any successful garden starts with quality soil or media. This applies to whether you’re growing in the ground, raised beds, containers, DIY structures, etc. Any ...

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil's pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...

Purdue Extension Educators frequently encourage homeowners to get soil tests when they want to grow new plants in an area, or try to diagnose what’s wrong with plants currently growing. One key ...

Most plants thrive in soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of around 6.0 to 7.0. If you’re struggling with overly acidic soil, knowing how to raise pH in soil closer to that neutral range will ...

The key to healthy productive roses is good, fertile soil. A healthy soil retains water and also drains well. It contains organic matter, adequate nutrients and an optimal pH. This last component is ...

Question for Dan Gill: I received my soil test results from the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing and Plant Analysis Lab. Our new side yard shows a high pH - 7.03 to 7.72. The area was filled with 10 loads of ...