One 5-gallon bucket of dry wood ash is enough to cover 1,000 square feet of garden soil with a ¼-inch layer of ash, which ...

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A resource at Agricultural Analytical Services Lab at Penn State can be a good first step toward determining soil health.

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Mother Nature is unpredictable and extreme weather can take its toll on plants. Discover rugged perennials and shrubs that ...

Gardeners are being urged to add one natural ingredient to the soil to improve its quality and bring about healthier plant ...

Before growing azaleas, take a look at the places you should never plant azaleas. Plus, learn how to plant azaleas when you ...

Operating a controlled traffic system on silage fields this year – for both nutrient applications and grass harvesting – ...

Soil-borne diseases, caused by pathogens like fungi and bacteria, threaten agriculture, human health, and soil health.

OK, gardeners — it’s time to dig in! With about a week to go before the official start of spring, we’ve got work to do.A ...

CEC is the ability of soil to hold and exchange cations (positively charged nutrients). Higher CEC means better nutrient retention (more fertile soil). Clay and humus increase CEC, making nutrients ...

Understanding the type of lime required for your soil can significantly impact your crop yield and overall soil health.