For months, federal officials have said post-cleanup soil testing for fire-stricken homes in L.A. was unnecessary. Now, they ...

Are you struggling to produce the best crops in your fields, the best vegetables in your garden or even the nicest yard in the neighborhood? Or even just curious what the nutrients were in your soil?

Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a ...

Growing demand for eco-conscious turf care and soil management highlights a shift toward sustainable materials and ...

Soil is more than just dirt under your feet. It is foundational for homes and healthy lawns and gardens. It’s important. Ensuring it is composed of the right “stuff" is essential for making sure it is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Eaton fire burn area at the 300 block of E. Palm Street in Altadena on May 27, 2025. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

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Nancy Ward, the head of CalOES, left office on Dec. 30. She had publicly begged FEMA to test for toxic substances after the ...

The EPA announced that it would test soil at 100 parcels in the Eaton fire area reversing its stance from immediately after ...

After oversight reports and media coverage flagged problems with how some cleanup contractors operated, federal agencies ...

Following a Los Angeles Times report Friday the revealed California officials considered making LA County pay for ...