Nina Camillone
Soil Health Expert with SoilKit since 2024. PhD in Soil Science and International Agriculture and Development from Penn State. Currently based in Montreal, Canada.
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What is soil texture?
Soil texture refers to its percentage of sand, silt, and clay, which are types of mineral particles defined by their size. Clay particles are smaller than 0.002 mm and give soil a smooth and sticky...
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What should I do to prepare my lawn for winter? (ASK Around)
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...
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My soil calcium levels are high. What can I do? (ASK Advice)
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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Does soil color matter? (ASK the Expert)
Image via USDA NRCS https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/resources/education-and-teaching-materials/the-twelve-orders-of-soil-taxonomy Did you know you can learn a lot about your soil quality from looking a...
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Can I improve my soil, or is that just the way it is? (Inherent vs dynamic soil properties)
Sometimes we’re optimistic and think all our soil issues can be solved through know-how and elbow grease; other times, we’re pessimistic and figure we should just throw in the towel rather than fig...
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Is it OK to attract wildlife, birds, and pollinators to my yard in winter?❄️(ASK Around)
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...
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AgriTech Corp. Awarded Alabama Rural-Owned Small Business of the Year 2023
Foley, Alabama – April 24, 2023 – Alabama Small Business Week award winners and were honored by the city of Foley, the Baldwin County Commission and the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. National ...
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Why is sodium (Na) included in my soil report?
When you send out your yearly soil sample for testing, SoilKit sends back your analysis results with the levels of many elements such as potassium and phosphorus that are essential nutrients for he...
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How do I get my grass spring ready?
From the "It's All Relative" SoilKit webinar for homeowners on 2/26/2021, George Woerner and Christina Woerner McInnis answer the question “ How do I get my grass spring ready?”
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University of Florida and Agritech Corp. announce partnership
February 15, 2023 – The University of Florida and AgriTech Corp. are partnering to offer a UF/IFAS-branded Soil Test Kit Powered by SoilKit®, tailored for Florida soils. This soil sample analysis ...