Planting grass seed based on calendar dates is a recipe for disappointment. Air temperature might feel perfect for fall lawn care, but what matters is happening several inches below ground where seeds ...

Warm, workable soil is key to a successful spring garden. Use these simple tests to know when conditions are right to plant ...

Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However, excessive nitrogen applications could cause concerns in water quality and ...

Warmer spring temperatures will no doubt bring lots of gardeners out into the sunshine. The calendar tells us we could be planting early spring crops in the garden but what does the soil thermometer ...

Soil quality is a major component of growing healthy food plots, as well as other things, such as gardens and yards. There are many different soil test kits available for everyone from the one-plot ...

Soil temperature is critical to plants. It affects plant growth. If it’s too cold or too hot plants won’t grow well or grow ...

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Most Alaskans plant by the calendar. We start seeds based on a set number of weeks before outdoor planting and we plant outdoors based on when Memorial Day Weekend occurs. It is one thing to calendar ...