Make up a composite sample from each area. A composite is made of sub-samples from several (5 to 10) spots in the area to be ...

Lawns need year-round attention to keep them healthy. Learn how to winterize you lawn before the first freeze.

Since I am always talking about taking soil test, my latest article about how to take a soil test might be of some help. I like to compare a soil test for a gardener to a blood test for a doctor. When ...

Soil testing begins with the homeowner, gardener, and farmer. The most critical step in soil testing is soil sample collection. Soil testing can help growers make informed decisions about fertilizer ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. As spring is approaching, the Garden Hotline has ...

To take a soil test, a homeowner can bring at least two cups of dry soil from the area to be planted to the Extension Office at Richland Avenue S.E. Sift out the sticks and leaves, let the soil dry ...

Does a doctor write a prescription based on guesses? Of course not. Medication is prescribed only after appropriate consultations, examinations, testing, and diagnosis has taken place. Do farmers and ...

You may have heard the statement, “Fall is for Planting,” and that is definitely true for lawns. The easiest way to maintain an attractive lawn is to start with healthy turf. A thick, healthy stand of ...