Whether you’re new to gardening or have years of experience, one essential step should never be overlooked, and that is understanding your soil’s fertility.

A lawn soil test gives you vital information about the health of your grass - here experts reveal why, when, and how to test ...

This is an affordable, simple first step toward a lawn you'll be proud of.

Well, it was a cold winter, but spring is here! Spring brings the start of The Ohio State University Mahoning County ...

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 ...

With sky-high fertilizer prices, you want to take a Goldilocks approach for applications — not too much, not too little but just right. How can you perfectly sync your rates to each field’s needs? “If ...

By digging deeper into the details, farmers can use the information to make more informed input decisions and drive better ...

Soil testing begins with the homeowner, gardener, and farmer. The most critical step in soil testing is soil sample collection. Soil testing can help growers make informed decisions about fertilizer ...

During the lull of late fall to early spring, when turfgrasses are dormant, many LCOs may experience a decline in revenue-generating opportunities. Some companies take up extra jobs such as snow ...

Last year, more than 24,000 farmers and gardeners requested soil sample testing through MU Extension. This year, the Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory in Mumford Hall is making it simpler and cheaper ...

Local landowners looking to improve their gardens, pastures, or crop ground have a unique opportunity to get professional ...