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How To Test Soil pH With and Without a Kit
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 ...
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Ask the Master Gardener: Why do soil tests?
Soil testing is an essential tool for measuring soil fertility. Representative soil samples that have been properly collected ...
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Test soil before adding fertilizer
Hello, Trumbull County. Finally, after a long winter, we are starting to see signs of spring — daffodils are blooming, buds are ...
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Spring's official start is nearly here and there's work to do in the garden. A checklist
A checklist: This Aug. 12, 2023, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a soil pH test kit on Long Island, N.Y. (Jessica Damiano via AP) First, test your soil's pH level. Each plant thrives best ...
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Shelby Carroll: Get your soil ready for a thriving summer garden
By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension As the warmth of summer approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden soil for a successful growing season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener ...