Nina Camillone

At the beginning of the calendar year, spring may feel like a long way away. But if you're planning to have a garden this year, the time to plant seeds might not be as far away as you think! While ...

SoilKit is our soil nutrient testing service for lawns and gardens. We have several articles explaining what SoilKit is, how to submit a sample, and what tests are included in the analysis. SoilKit...

When you get your results back from a SoilKit test, you'll see a section called "Treatment Recommendation" that breaks down the amendments your soil needs into recommended applications for each sea...

As we transition from fall into winter, habits change: in my house, out come the warm sweaters and hot cocoa to stay cozy despite the chill! Outside, yard critters make their own transitions, wheth...

There's a chill in the air, leaves are changing colors, and the holidays are right around the corner! Here are some steps you can take this fall to prepare your lawn for winter's dropping temperatu...

You might have human neighbors living next door, but even closer you have thousands of tiny critters living right in your own yard! Sometimes you might choose plants and features specifically to at...

While many SoilKit customers are concerned about nutrient deficiencies in their soil, one of the most common questions we get is actually about an excess of a particular nutrient: calcium. What cau...

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What is aeration? Did you know plant roots need to breathe? Natural soil is only around 50% solid materials, and the other 50% is empty pore space where air and water flow through. However, when ou...

While the new school year ramps up this fall, your garden can get a fresh start too! Fall is often associated with harvesting slow-growing crops planted earlier in year season, but it can also be t...