Home soil testing kits easily read the pH and nutrient levels of the sample, but they can differ greatly from more precise ...

Now that we have experienced the first frost of the season, and the growing season for most garden and home landscape plants has come to an end, we as gardeners tend to start thinking about things we ...

Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin improving your soil before planting.

This method gives a quick, approximate pH reading, making it ideal for home gardeners. Digital pH meters provide a more ...

If you’re having trouble with undersized vegetables, a poor showing of flowers, and/or trees that aren't flourishing, there are only two likely culprits: soil and water. These are going to have the ...

On Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, come to the Arrillaga Recreation Center, Juniper Room (700 Alma St, Menlo Park), for an in person workshop to learn simple, effective techniques ...