Avoid testing near pavement, buildings, or other heat sources that create artificial temperature variations. These microclimates don't represent the broader lawn conditions where you'll be planting ...

The first thing I do in the morning is check the local temperature to see if spring is really on its way. According to the weekly forecast, by the time you read this column the temperatures in ...

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 ...

Knowing the pH of your soil will help you find plants that can thrive in your garden. Lucas Ninno / Getty Images Soil pH is the measurement that indicates how acidic or alkaline your soil is. This ...

Warm spring days will no doubt bring lots of gardeners out into the sunshine. The calendar tells us we could be planting early spring crops in the garden but what does the soil thermometer tell us. If ...

Soil is the foundation of every healthy garden, but not all soils are the same. Some hold too much water, while others dry out quickly. Some are full of nutrients, but others need a lot of care to ...