A soil test should be performed before adding amendments willy-nilly. For example, Epsom salt for roses must be added with care.

What soil types work best for certain plants? And when is compost a good idea? This week, the Garden Guy digs into dirt ...

Penn State Master Gardeners in Lancaster County field many questions each year about the pH recommendations on residents’ soil test results. You will likely not even know anything about the pH of your ...

Soil. The basis for most plant growth. I say most because some plants grow in water. Soil. Do you know your soil? Do you know your soil type? Do you take care of your soil? How is your soil drainage?

If you have highly acidic soil, some plants will suffer due to a lack of accessible nutrients. Fortunately, amending with garden lime is a straightforward way to adjust pH levels. Most plants prefer ...

Q: A soil test was done, and the No. 1 problem that showed up is toxic levels of boron. The area was used for horses for approximately 15-20 years. A variety of fruit trees have been planted there and ...

Many Rowan County residents visited our office for soil sample boxes, paperwork and advice this summer and fall. Soil testing is a free service for all North Carolina residents from April through ...

Potting soil plays a significant role in backyard gardening during the summer months. That is when gardeners are installing new beds, refreshing old beds and planting seeds and starts. Roll around to ...

During a gardening interest meeting last week, home gardeners brought up an issue. The problem was that planting the same plants each year in the same location can lead to fungal and bacterial disease ...