When we think about gardening, things like planting, watering, and harvesting usually come to mind first. But in reality, there’s a lot more to it—including what’s going on just below the surface. Yes ...

Frederick Soviero, director of grounds and landscaping for Hofstra University, suggests conducting a pH test on the soil. A pH test will reveal how acidic or basic the soil is, acidic levels being ...

Q: I just got back results from a Penn State soil test, and it says my soil pH is 6.0. The recommendation is to add 50 pounds of lime per 1,000 square feet. My property is close to 1 acre. Even if I ...

Autumn is in the air. The vegetable garden is winding down, the summer flowers are fading, and it is time to think about applying lime. The benefits of applying lime are many and long term. Liming an ...

Last week we chatted about soil testing — how to take a proper sample and what exactly a pH test actually tests for, but we left off how to fix our soil should the test identify a problem, either too ...

Question: My dad always put lime on our lawn every year when I was growing up. My wife and I just moved into our first house, and I’d like to know if I should be following in my dad’s footsteps and ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! What a change has occurred in the weather! Fall is definitely here as daytime highs are in the 60s and the nights are getting chilly. Get your pumpkins ...

Q: Do I have to dig up caladiums to store for winter if I’m in zone 8a? Madelyn F., email A: It is good exercise but it’s rarely worth the trouble. It’s hard to get them to grow big enough in summer ...