Soil testing begins with the homeowner, gardener, and farmer. The most critical step in soil testing is soil sample collection. Soil testing can help growers make informed decisions about fertilizer ...

Dig a hole in the ground, a little over 6 inches deep. Take a vertical slice from one side of the hole to straighten the side, discard. Take another vertical slice and continue with the protocol. Use ...

This article is more than 1 year old. A rediscovered soil sample collection in Illinois is helping researchers better understand how soil changes over time and what we can do to keep it healthy for ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — If you're having problems with your yard or garden, it's a good idea to troubleshoot from the ground up, and a soil test is a good way to start. "It almost allows us to ...