This is an affordable, simple first step toward a lawn you'll be proud of.

The snow has melted away and your neighbor’s lawns are beginning to show signs of life with splashes of bright green. Your lawn, on the other hand, looks like matted down straw. Is the grass dead or ...

University of Missouri Extension agronomist Todd Lorenz said a simple soil test helps farmers kick the habit of routine fertilization resulting in wasted money and poor crop performance. Soil tests ...

Most gardeners know that success depends on many factors: You can’t grow a sun-loving plant in a shady area, for example. And a shrub that loves wet places won’t do well in dry soil. But the most ...

Whether you’re growing tomatoes, managing crops or striving for the perfect lawn, soil testing is key to success. A soil test identifies nutrient levels and soil fertility, ensuring your plants get ...

The old Bray-1 method required multiple samples to provide a full nutrient picture of the sample, slowing the process and increasing the cost. In contrast, the new method, called Mehlich-3, requires ...

Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether the soil contains adequate nutrients. Basic tests check the soil’s ...

From my interactions with farmers, one critical step I have noticed they always ignore is soil testing. Soil testing is the process of analysing the contents of your soil to find out the composition ...