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January 2023: The Importance of A Year-Round Soil Strategy
Happy New Year, everyone! As we kick off another year, many of you are taking a well-deserved break from your lawn and garden routine. At SoilKit, we enjoy the down time too. Once the clock strike...
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When is the best time of year to take a soil sample? Is fall as good as spring?
The best time to take a soil sample is typically in the fall or early spring. This is because these periods allow you to gather information when the soil is not frozen, too wet, or too dry. Taking ...
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What is the best way to get rid of moss?
From the "It's All Relative" SoilKit webinar for homeowners on 2/26/2021, George Woerner answers the question “I have some moss growing in a spot where the dormant grass is thin, my pH was 6.5 this...
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Meet Dr. Nina Camillone
Dr. Nina Camillone completed her PhD in Soil Science and International Agriculture and Development (INTAD) at the Pennsylvania State University in 2023. Her passion for soil science sparked in 2016...
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Looking Back on 2022: Monarchs, Manatees, Sunflowers, and Purple Martins
It is tough to believe 2022 is already coming to a close. As I look back on everything in 2022, I think of all the things I wanted to do this year that I did not get to do. So, I am adding a vanill...
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My soil phosphorus is too high/too low. What do I do?
If you are shopping for fertilizer, you will see three numbers on the bag, N-P-K, which stands for Nitrogen (N) – Phosphorus (P) – Potassium (K). What is the secret recipe for the right fertilizer ...
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When is the best time to plant tomatoes in the South?
From the "It's All Relative" SoilKit webinar for homeowners on 2/26/2021, George Woerner answers the question “When is the best time to plant tomatoes in the South?”
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Fertilizer labels warn, “Apply nitrogen when turf is actively growing.” Why?
Why is the “Apply nitrogen when turf is actively growing” disclaimer so important? There is a disclaimer that is found on most, if not all, fertilizers containing nitrogen. Have you noticed? “Ap...
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Arbor Day 2022: Tree Health & Unexpected Visitors
This year’s Arbor Day fell on April 29, 2022. While I was reflecting on the importance of Arbor Day, Arbor Day Foundation, and trees, I was reminded of a particular tree in my yard in Orange Beach,...
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How should I care for my hibiscus?
From the "It's All Relative" SoilKit webinar for homeowners on 2/26/2021, George Woerner answers the question, “My hibiscus looks like it may not have survived this last freeze. Should I dig it all...