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January is the best time to test your soil, says horticulture expert

Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...
KARE 11

Grow with KARE: DIY soil texture test for home gardeners

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...
The Idaho Press-Tribune

Sand, silt or clay? Texture says a lot about soil

It’s a simple equation: If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the soil. “The texture of a soil is its proportion of sand, silt and clay,” said James Cassidy, a soils ...
The Denver Post

Punch List: You should be focusing on soil in the Colorado garden the second week in April

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We want our plants to be healthy with great flowers, foliage or fruiting — the reason we garden! What makes this all happen? It’s all about the soil. Soil ...
The New Indian Express

Recent floods alter Punjab’s soil texture and profile, triggering questions over fertility: PAU study

CHANDIGARH: A study conducted by Punjab Agricultural University revealed that the texture of soil and its profile have been altered and re-shaped in Punjab after recent floods. The study also revealed ...