You don’t have to send your soil off for testing to get a good idea of its type. This Cowlitz County Master Gardener explains how to test yourself.

Knowing the pH of your soil will help you find plants that can thrive in your garden.

Testing garden soil is the best way to determine what it needs—if anything—and how much. A variety of soil testing kits are available, but how reliable are they? Home gardeners rely on these ...

We tested the best soil test kits with accurate results to increase your food plots' growth performance this year.

Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) accordingly.

Growing a beautiful landscape starts with the soil under your feet. The best place to start building a healthy soil foundation is with a soil test. The results will tell you what type and how much ...

Which soil sampling methods should you choose, and what benefits does each method have? Learn more about soil testing best practices.

Harry Butler, P.E., shows Pete Richter of A.W. Oakes how to test soil type during a recent competent-person for trenching and excavation class. Understanding soil characteristics is one key to safe ...

Protect your family and garden after a wildfire. Learn how and where to get your soil tested for lead, arsenic, and other toxins, plus what to do if it's contaminated.

Following best practices from previous federal post-wildfire soil-testing efforts, The Times collected samples from residential properties in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.