Scientists released gophers onto a plot of land two years after the eruption obliterated the landscape—and the results were ...

Do you know the nutrient level of the soil in your garden? Do you know how much fertilizer to add next season? Soil testing ...

The bacteria that break down organic matter don’t work well in highly acidic soils. Organic matter can tie up important nutrients, including nitrogen. A pH range of 6 to 7 is optimum for making ...

For more details, or questions please contact OSU Extension in Fairfield County at 740-653-5419. While there are many tasks on a gardener's list in the fall, the “clean up” that is best for our ...

Understanding the health and characteristics of soils by conducting a soil profile helps growers identify key issues, such as ...

The clearing of trees and bushes for gardens and the increasing loss of the natural soil nutrients that characterises over 80 ...

Are you considering planting perennial ryegrass? Well, then it's good to know if you have one of the best soil types often ...

New findings from long-term research underscore the challenges managers face when trying to conserve Penn’s Woods.

By building soil carbon levels, farmers can improve the resilience of their crops, reduce the use of chemical pesticides and ...

In 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens devastated local ecosystems, but an experimental introduction of gophers has demonstrated a long-term positive impact on the soil and plant life. Scientists ...

Both of these questions are related to each other and are difficult to answer appropriately without knowing the nutrient and pH levels of the soil in the questioner's garden. Do you know the ...