Rutland Herald

UVM Extension: Garden health and soil pH

Gardeners know that healthy soils lead to healthy plants. But how do we ensure our soils have what they need for optimal plant growth and development? A soil test is ...
TwinCities.com

Growing pains? U of MN’s St. Paul soil testing lab to the rescue

Anxious about the rueful state of his peas, radishes and onions, Rod Marquardt arrived at the University of Minnesota’s soil testing laboratory with two lunch bag-sized containers of dirt. “We’re just ...
The New York Times

If You’re Questioning the State of Your Soil, Here’s How to Test It

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Most Gardeners Don't Test Their Soil Often Enough—Here's When You Should

Regularly testing your soil is more important than you might think for helping your plants thrive. Soil tests measure soil pH and nutrient content. The soil of established gardens should be tested ...
CAI

Woodwell Climate Research Center to expand soil carbon testing capacity

Woodwell Climate Research Center, in Falmouth, is getting an $800,000 federal earmark to develop a dedicated soil carbon ...

The $3 Soil Test That Could Save Your Spring Garden—And It’s Not Sold at Big Box Stores

Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a ...
Michigan Technological University

Wood Protection Group Laboratory Testing

AWPA Standard, E10, Standard Method of Testing Wood Preservatives by Laboratory Soil-Block Cultures. Also, ASTM D1413 and WDMA TM-1. The soil block decay test is a highly standardized means for ...