Avoid testing near pavement, buildings, or other heat sources that create artificial temperature variations. These microclimates don't represent the broader lawn conditions where you'll be planting ...

Organic nitrogen is important for plant growth, but too much of it can cause a range of problems. Over-fertilization, improper composting, or runoff from nearby agricultural areas can all contribute ...

Nitrogen levels in 2022, a year that had both wet and dry weather, were more typical, in contrast to 2021, when it was extremely dry, an Agvise Laboratories Inc. staff member says. John Breker, soil ...

Fall is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn. In many regions, autumn is when abundant rainfall and cool weather inspire your lawn to redirect its energy to root development, rather than grass ...

Winter is right around the corner, and if you have green grass in your yard, you know what that means—it's time to start preparing your lawn for winter, which includes giving it one last feed. Perhaps ...

Avoid using fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus between June 1st and September 30th. Use compost, a mixture of carbon-rich "browns" and nitrogen-rich "greens," as a natural fertilizer.