Any time you install a new garden or lawn, it’s a good idea to test the soil. But it's also wise to regularly test the soil ...

Testing your soil sounds like a pain, but it is one of the best investments for making your garden produce better blooms and fruit.

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.

Soil tests are essential to set your plants up for success - they'll tell you exactly how to amend your soil for the best ...

Remember a soil test uses your soil at that location. You may have different types of soil across your yard if your yard is really hilly.

To have soil that is a good average sample to test, you'll need to take several sub-samples from your growing space (garden, lawn, or flower bed), then blend them into one for the reading.

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.

Testing your soil using a kit is simple and easy. With the best soil test kits, you can find out what your soil has enough of and what you may need to supplement to grow a stellar garden this year.

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.