How does your garden look? Are the leaves on the plants yellow instead of dark green? Are your potatoes scabby? Have you had those blueberries in for several years now and they still are not growing?

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

Soil type and texture vary with each having various proportions of sand, silt, and clay particles. There are several factors that influence the ability of a soil to supply nutrients. This is where ...

Many gardening fanatics are already starting summer vegetable gardens in Eagle, Gypsum and Carbondale. The lower elevation in these places add an additional month or two to the growing season compared ...

Q: I have two raised beds and need to lower the pH of the soil in them. Can I use vinegar to change the pH? If so, how much do I need and should it be applied diluted with water? A: For folks new to ...

Soil pH is a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. On the pH scale, a value of 7.0 is neutral, pH values less than 7.0 are acidic, and pH values greater than 7.0 are alkaline. Homeowners and ...

When we are having problems with our lawns or plants, the first thing that comes to mind is often that they are caused by a pest or disease. We often overlook that it could be a problem with the soil.

Hydrangeas are beautiful perennials that come in a variety of hues. But did you know their color can give you insights about your soil?

Wood ashes can be a valuable resource for amending garden soil. Anyone using a fireplace or wood stove knows that a large amount of wood ashes can accumulate over a heating season. When applied under ...

Although non-native, blueberries can be grown in eastern Kansas for gardeners willing to work and plan ahead. A relative of azaleas and rhododendrons, blueberries require an acidic pH, between 4.8 and ...