When I started gardening, I assumed you could put seeds in dirt, add water and watch them grow into plants. That uneducated approach produced haphazard results and few vegetables. Somehow, I missed ...

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

Now that summer is a distant memory and fall has settled in, it’s easy to think your garden work is done until spring. But ...

Most every farmer and gardener has heard the value of soil testing and adjusting the pH of the soil to meet your crop needs.

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 ...

Purdue Extension Educators frequently encourage homeowners to get soil tests when they want to grow new plants in an area, or try to diagnose what’s wrong with plants currently growing. One key ...

Silicon, described as a quasi-essential plant nutrient, can also play a big role in protecting crops against diseases.

Healthy soil is the heart of thriving gardens and homesteads. Knowing the complex makeup of soil and how to care for it, can ...

Ready to plant? Don't forget to test your soil pH. Before planting your garden don't forget to test your soil pH level to learn how acidic or basic it is. This could be a deciding factor in whether ...

Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea): This variety is most commonly affected by soil pH. It includes both Mophead and Lacecap types. The color change is most dramatic in these hydrangeas.