Proper soil sample preparation is key to precise data on your soil’s pH, nutrient levels, and the exact soil amendments your ...

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 ...

Testing for toxic chemicals and heavy metals is available in Los Angeles County from philanthropic groups, researchers, and ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

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To inform those living within and around the Palisades and Eaton Fire zones – a Los Angeles-based organization is leading the effort to sample the soil at more than a thousand properties. The ...

Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...