Maintaining enough calcium in the soil will help to keep plants strong and healthy through the seasons. It is also a known deterrent for pests and boosts the overall nutritional profile of the ...

Knowing how to identify signs of calcium deficiency and how to add this crucial nutrient to your soil can make a significant difference in your gardening success. I can’t tell you how many times ...

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

Soils tend to become acidic as a result of: (1) rainwater leaching away basic ions (calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium); (2) carbon dioxide from decomposing organic matter and root respiration ...

Soils can be thought of as storehouses for plant nutrients. Many nutrients, such as calcium and magnesium, may be supplied to plants solely from reserves held in the soil. Others like potassium are ...

Effects of Swine Manure Applications on Soil Nutrient Levels and Phosphorus (AG-BU-08424) is a recently published bulletin that can be obtained from the University of Minnesota Extension that ...

A vast field of tall, skinny trees sways in a light breeze. In the future, poplar trees in a scene like this could be a ...

Lawn & Garden Soil Analysis, $20.00. Includes Soil pH, Buffer pH, Available Phosphorus, Exchangeable Potassium, Organic Matter, Magnesium, Calcium, Cation Exchange Capacity, and Percent Base ...