Nitrogen is the primary nutrient requiring regular replenishment, as growing plants actively absorb and deplete it.

Somehow, I missed the memo about testing for pH. "Soil pH testing is vital for understanding your soil's chemical makeup and how it affects plant growth," says Greg Niewold of PowerPlanter.com.

Jillian Patrie | University of Minnesota Yard and Garden Extension ...

As you look at your Spring to-do list one of the first things should be getting a soil test done, if you have not done ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

The UD Soil Testing Program provides a variety of soil testing and educational support to farmers, homeowners and others engaged in soil management and land use. The program is offered as a public ...

Understanding soil conditions is crucial for ... typically our first question is to see the soil test report. This report indicates the soils degree of acidity or alkalinity (pH), along with ...

The University of Vermont's new Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) is set to revolutionize soil health research in Vermont. Starting this Earth Day, SHREC will begin accepting soil ...

South Dakota State University Extension is inviting South Dakota farmers to participate in a new soil health survey.