Gardeners are being urged to check their soil in February to avoid running into problems growing things this coming summer.

The University of Delaware Soil Testing Lab uses the Adams-Evans buffer pH test to determine lime requirement for a field based on soil test analysis of an 8-inch composite soil sample. In this quick ...

Do you have a yard with a shady area and are unsure what to plant? This perennial flower thrives in the shade and will reward ...

through one simple application of dolomite lime. Of course, if your soil already has good levels of magnesium then adding excessive amounts may do more harm than good. This means it’s critical ...

Brassicas will fail if the soil is too acidic so add lime to the soil if necessary, aiming for a pH of 6.5-7.5. Nearly all brassicas should be planted in a seedbed or in modules under glass and ...

A successful spring garden begins well before the first blooms of the season. Winter, often regarded as the dormant period for plants, offers the perfect opportunity to prepare garden beds ...