Figure out how to test soil for nutrients before growing a garden. Get the scoop on how to test soil quality before you plant this season.

Soil quality is a major component of growing healthy food plots, as well as other things, such as gardens and yards. There are many different soil test kits available for everyone from the one-plot ...

If you want to increase yields in your garden next summer, testing your soil is one of the most important things you can do.

Agriculturalists have been testing soil quality by taste for centuries. The Moors in North Africa would let freshly dug dirt settle and soak in a vessel of water, sipping from it after the soil ...

Which soil sampling methods should you choose, and what benefits does each method have? Learn more about soil testing best practices.

You don’t have to send your soil off for testing to get a good idea of its type. This Cowlitz County Master Gardener explains how to test yourself.

Plant growth issues are common. Poor soil impacts plant health. Light and water are crucial for growth. Root problems hinder ...

Soil tests yield vital information about the pH balance of your soil, the physical composition of it, and the nutrient base. Here's where you can get free or low-cost testing in your state.

Protect your family and garden after a wildfire. Learn how and where to get your soil tested for lead, arsenic, and other toxins, plus what to do if it's contaminated.

Mauro shares why he became a painter; Jenn tests soil; Heath adds a new receptacle. Mauro Henrique shares why he became a painter and how he became a member of the Ask This Old House team; Jenn ...