Most gardeners throw money at the wrong problem. Before you buy another bag of fertilizer, a simple soil test will tell you ...

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

The past couple of weeks I’ve written about bulk materials to improve your soil. This week I want to tell you about the macro ...

Just Good Soil, a regenerative gardening company founded by soil scientists, gardeners and longevity experts, launches nationwide today with a science-backed system designed to help home gardeners ...

Soil is the foundation of any successful garden. It’s where your plants draw their nutrients, anchor their roots, and establish a thriving ecosystem. Yet, many home gardeners make the common mistake ...

Anxious about the rueful state of his peas, radishes and onions, Rod Marquardt arrived at the University of Minnesota’s soil testing laboratory with two lunch bag-sized containers of dirt. “We’re just ...

Lab Technician Angela Bodley mixes tubes of soil samples at the UMass Amherst Paige Laboratory, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Amherst. Staff Photo/Daniel Jacobi II AMHERST — With funding from the ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — If you suspect that your soil is to blame for your yard's poor performance, all you need is a bag of it and a couple of dollars to get a detailed analysis from the University of ...