The first day of spring is a little over a month away, but in the meantime, clean up your containers and tools and get your ...

To improve the health of the soil you'll need to take a sample, read its nutrients and pH level, then enhance it with whatever additive (amendment) it needs to bring the soil into a healthy balance.

Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However ...

Purpose of Fertilizers Fertilizers are available in various formulations. There are two primary classes: organic (or natural) ...

L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have ...

Once you test your soil for pH, you will know whether or not you need to adjust the pH level for the specific crop you will grow. Garden lime consists of finely ground limestone and is applied to the ...

Are you discouraged about areas in your yard or flower beds that just don’t seem to be able to grow anything? You may have ...

Various organic matter sources can be used to enhance soil health. Common options include compost, aged leaves, well-rotted hay or silage, peat moss, composted manure, green cover crops, and untreated ...