This week's gardening column addresses the importance of neutral pH in your garden soil, as well as why "princess trees" are ...

Healthy gardens start below the surface. Learn why soil testing garden beds matters, how to collect a proper sample, and what ...

Phosphorus is essential for plant growth and ecosystem productivity. In many natural forests, plants rely on soil microbes to ...

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

Gardeners know that healthy soils lead to healthy plants. But how do we ensure our soils have what they need for optimal ...

Managing soil pH is crucial for maximizing crop yields and promoting overall soil health. The optimal soil pH is typically between 5.5 and 7.0 for most crops growing in Delaware. Maintaining a ...

The power of hydrogen is not often discussed among gardeners unless you are a chemist. Commonly known as pH, it measures of the number of hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in the soils. But enough with the ...

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 ...

Potting soil is a lifeline for container gardening, nurturing your plants with the nutrients they need to thrive.

A new study reveals that soil acidity plays a critical role in determining how wheat competes with soil microorganisms for ...