Planting grass seed based on calendar dates is a recipe for disappointment. Air temperature might feel perfect for fall lawn care, but what matters is happening several inches below ground where seeds ...

Annette MaCoy, Penn State Master Gardener Coordinator, Franklin County Penn State Extension and the Penn State Agricultural ...

Warm, workable soil is key to a successful spring garden. Use these simple tests to know when conditions are right to plant ...

“When it feels like spring, gardeners’ thoughts turn to getting seed into the ground as soon as they can,” Knox says.

"Warm, sunny days in early spring are encouraging after a long winter, but Mother Nature still holds the cards, and I don’t ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

While many folks begin planting and doing spring lawn work when the daytime temperatures warm up, it’s the nighttime lows they should be watching, because the temperature of the soil is the best ...

Warmer spring temperatures will no doubt bring lots of gardeners out into the sunshine. The calendar tells us we could be planting early spring crops in the garden but what does the soil thermometer ...

Man cupping soil in hands while squatting in garden - Drazen Zigic/Getty Images Soil testing could not be more important preceding tasks like establishing a new garden, diagnosing plant problems, ...

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Warm, sunny days in early spring tempt us to start sowing seeds and setting out transplants. Now is a good time to start checking soil condition, but planting may need to wait. Here are some pointers ...