Cleaning fruits and vegetables under water helps eliminate germs and soil. Scrubbing firm produce with a brush removes hidden ...

Soil pH affects nutrient availability as illustrated in this chart where the thicker the area, the greater availability ...

In this video, I show you the best pH soil level for tomatoes and other vegetables by conducting soil tests in 3 of our garden beds. These soil tests give the pH levels and vital information about why ...

This is Radon Action Month. Each January, professionals who work with indoor air and naturally occurring radiation raise ...

An experimenter's mindset requires being relatively unbothered when experiments don't work. If that's not your natural ...

Let's be clear. While the size of your acreage might change your equipment needs. Every property owner should own a tractor. Period. If you're working 50 acres or less, a compact utility tractor in ...

This is an affordable, simple first step toward a lawn you'll be proud of.

Every spring, I see the same scene in garden centers. Carts piled high with lime, fertilizer, gypsum, compost-in-a-bag, and something in a shiny package that promises instant results. When I chat with ...

Getting your garden to really thrive often comes down to understanding what’s going on beneath the surface. Soil pH is a big part of that puzzle. It sounds technical, but it’s really just a way to ...

Q: I know that azaleas, camellias, and hydrangeas prefer an acid soil, but what does that mean? A: While most of the plants that we grow in a garden prefer neutral to slightly acidic soil (pH range ...

Getting your garden soil ready for next year can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start. Many gardeners notice their plants don’t look as strong after a few seasons, and the ...