The cooler weather of fall motivates many gardeners to get out and plant! But, a major task that should be done a season ahead is performing a soil test. A soil test now tells you exactly what your ...

Ready to plant? Don't forget to test your soil pH. Before planting your garden don't forget to test your soil pH level to learn how acidic or basic it is. This could be a deciding factor in whether ...

The end of June saw us hit our familiar summer pattern of higher temperatures, higher humidity, and a daily dose of thunderstorms. This brings about some gardening challenges as some plants flourish, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter often feels like a pause button for your garden. Some plants die back to the ground while others drop their leaves. Their roots wait ...

Editor's note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening questions submitted by Dispatch readers.

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As the results from fall soil tests begin to arrive, it’s time to evaluate what to do next. “The most commonly asked questions we get from farmers when they receive their SCN soil test results are ...

During the lull of late fall to early spring, when turfgrasses are dormant, many LCOs may experience a decline in revenue-generating opportunities. Some companies take up extra jobs such as snow ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Perhaps your lawn has been growing in patchy and you've struggled to solve the issue. Maybe you've just built your dream home and quickly want ...

Test soil regularly and apply soil acidifiers accordingly to maintain consistent pH.