That’s why it’s so important to test for nutrient deficiencies in your soil - and know how to boost them back up again. Of course, testing your soil’s pH is a great first port of call when ...

7. Testing Soil pH In this segment, Robert defines pH; explains why it is important to plants; shows you how to test it; and then discusses if, when, and… It’s never been easier to pick up new ...

The only effective and efficient method for determining how much fertilizer and lime needs to be applied to your soil next spring in order to supply nutrients for a specific plant is to test the ...

The bulk of soil is made up of a mixture of organic matter, rock and mineral particles. However, it's the air, water and nutrients in the ground that the growing plant really relies on.

Adding too little fertilizer or the wrong fertilizer could produce little or no results. Therefore, for optimum plant growth, testing your soil pH and nutrient status every 3 to 5 years is highly ...

During the last five weeks, we have been bringing you stories to show you how to grow your own vegetables at home and to provide more access to healthy food by giving you the tools to grow your own ...