Regardless of origin, plants have similar soil requirements. Before planting, make sure the soil is well-supplied with air, water and nutrients. Aeration must be the first consideration, because ...

Avoid testing near pavement, buildings, or other heat sources that create artificial temperature variations. These microclimates don't represent the broader lawn conditions where you'll be planting ...

The Department of Agriculture has finalized a rule making soil health, comprehensive nutrient management plan, and advanced payment changes to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. The rule ...

While I was in Cleveland a couple of weeks ago, Cedar Rapids' topsoil ordinance took a step forward, with significant modifications. I've been trying to catch up. From Ohio, I read Brian Morelli's ...