Before applying fertilizer or any other soil amendment, it's a good idea to see what the soil already contains. That way you ...

A soil test for phosphorus represents an index of phosphorus availability to crops. A soil test needs to correlate to crop response in order to provide a useful index of crop response and any ...

Regularly testing your soil is more important than you might think for helping your plants thrive. Soil tests measure soil pH and nutrient content. The soil of established gardens should be tested ...

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