Christina

What do chemistry and lawn care have in common? A lot actually. If you recall the term cation from any previous chemistry class, then you may already be familiar with cation exchange capacity (CEC ...

Using fertilizer spreaders is the best way to apply fertilizers and other soil amendment products to your lawn. With a little effort and practice, homeowners can consistently apply fertilizers even...

Ah yes, a New Year. A time for new beginnings, and of course, resolutions. Everybody makes them, but not everybody keeps them. You may have made your resolution to get outside more and practice out...

  Our four-legged friends steal our hearts, but they sure can wreak havoc on a yard and outdoor living space. Yellow patches, holes and damaged flower gardens are common problems dog owners deal wi...

We are saying goodbye to the year of the sunflower. What is my favorite flower? A sunflower. The National Garden Bureau has established 2021 as the year of the sunflower. My brother, Allen, planted...

What do you buy for someone that has everything?  The buzz right now is all about the at-home tests–identifying problems or searching for an answer with easy-to-use, scientific tests.  You can find...

San Francisco, California  –  March 22-23, 2022 –This was the first year SoilKit attended the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit (WATIS).  In their own words, here's what WATIS is all about: ...

June 23, 2021 is not just a regular Wednesday. This next Wednesday is National Soil Health Day. Founded in 2002 by the International Union of Soil Sciences, this holiday celebrates “soil profession...

  Are you seeing potential signs of fungus in your lawn? Fungus spread through spores and typically thrive in environments with poor airflow, excessive moisture, and low light conditions. This is w...

As I reflect on my mom and my grandmothers this Mothers Day, I am thankful for their role in my life and the high expectations they had for me. Those women were tough and still are. However, I now ...