Gardeners know that healthy soils lead to healthy plants. But how do we ensure our soils have what they need for optimal plant growth and development? A soil test is ...

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

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

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have leggy or struggling plants, it's often a sign that you should test the soil's pH level. You can invest in professional testing; ...

In this video, I show you the best pH soil level for tomatoes and other vegetables by conducting soil tests in 3 of our ...

The correct application rates and type of limestone used have the ability to bring growers a multiyear, cost-effective benefit. “Compared to all the other inputs, limestone is very cheap. I can often ...

Mr. D. shows how to correct soil pH, and Amy Dismukes discusses insect pest control. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, retired UT Extension agent Mike Dennison demonstrates how ...