Once you test your soil for pH, you will know whether or not you need to adjust the pH level for the specific crop you will grow. Garden lime consists of finely ground limestone and is applied to the ...

The combination of these soil particles determines the soil's texture. Ideally, a well-balanced soil has a mix of sand, silt, and clay particles, creating loam soil, which is considered the best ...

What is Potting Soil? Potting soil, despite its name, doesn’t always contain soil. Instead, it often includes a blend of organic materials such as peat moss, compost, and sand.

Crops, Hutchinson and Nathan Winter Extension Educator – McLeod an Meeker counties Information collected from a soil test can be no better than the sample.

Many professionals expect wines grown in limestone soil to be more focused and acid-driven—but is there a reason why?

Soil health is a growing word and practice in the farming industry, especially in southeast Minnesota. What is soil health? Soil health may mean a lot of different things to each grower, from reduced ...

Depending upon the exact combination of all of these things, there can be more (or less) space available for water to reside. The image below shows a soil texture triangle that’s very colorful and is ...

Did you know that one pound of phosphorus from excessive fertilization can produce anywhere from 300 to 500 pounds of algae if that phosphorus reaches a lake or river? Reducing excessive ...

Even with reinforcement, gravel isn't the best choice for a sloped area. It's more likely to wash away easily because of its ...

The American Phytopathological Society (APS) looks at how Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation (ADS) can help cut flower growers.

Do you have a fiery personality? Maybe a strong, low-maintenance evergreen will calm you down. Here are some must-have zodiac ...