https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/gardening-guides/garden-start-guide 2026-03-12T11:13:32-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/shutterstock_261057131.jpg?v=1773339212 Garden Start Guide Hand planting seeds in seed starter trays https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/soil-testing-fertilizers/understanding-soil-ph-adjustment-with-lime-and-sulfur 2025-12-08T13:32:01-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/bda2b3_07c534f174524b48a5282c6f648e5bd6_mv2_08f891f6-694d-4d05-ae55-b015f21350cc.png?v=1765229521 Understanding Soil pH Adjustment with Lime and Sulfur Pulling a soil core to test soil pH in a raised bed garden https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/expert-lawn-care-how-professional-soil-testing-transforms-your-lawn 2026-02-19T08:14:52-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Kris_s_Yard_copy.jpg?v=1771517692 Expert Lawn Care: How Professional Soil Testing Transforms Your Lawn Perfect stripes in a home lawn. DIY Premium Double Dark Green 80/20 grass seed. https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/do-you-need-starter-fertilizer-when-seeding-a-new-lawn 2026-02-19T08:19:04-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Seeding.jpg?v=1771517944 Do You Need Starter Fertilizer When Seeding a New Lawn? Spreader applying fertilizer https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/soil-testing-fertilizers/what-is-gypsum-and-how-does-it-help-my-lawn-and-garden 2025-12-08T13:29:01-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/shutterstock_1020119572.jpg?v=1765229341 What is Gypsum and How Does It Help My Lawn and Garden? Hand applying Gypsum https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/soil-testing-fertilizers/how-to-take-a-soil-sample-for-accurate-lawn-and-garden-testing-a-step-by-step-guide-with-mysoil 2025-12-09T07:40:24-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/how_to_take_a_soil_sample.jpg?v=1765294824 How to Take a Soil Sample for Accurate Lawn and Garden Testing A Step-by-Step Guide with MySoil Adding soil to a MySoil soil test kit box before sending to the lab for analysis https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/garden-articles/a-practical-guide-to-garden-fertilization 2026-02-19T08:03:37-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/fertilize_spreader_6eb3c4ef-9065-403d-bab6-99106fee2441.jpg?v=1771517017 A Practical Guide to Garden Fertilization Fertilizing a raised bed garden with garden grid drip irrigation installed https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/gardening-guides/companion-planting-beginner-s-guide 2026-02-10T13:47:25-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/flowers_along_main_path_1.jpg?v=1770760045 Companion Planting Beginner’s Guide Diverse garden with flowers and vegetables https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/ornamental-guides/beginners-flower-garden-guide 2026-10-05T12:41:33-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/flower_anemone_1_90ec4935-eeb4-4596-bb1b-dfd52834a68f.jpg?v=1791229293 Beginners Flower Garden Guide Closeup of pink flower petals https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/tree-guides/tree-pruning-basics-guide 2025-12-08T13:44:26-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/small_branch_pruning_bc7ad105-6820-4550-9e4b-09bc1f7b65ec.jpg?v=1765230266 Tree Pruning Basics Guide Using loppers to prune a cherry tree branch https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/the-1-3-leaf-surface-rule-the-key-to-healthy-resilient-lawns 2025-12-10T11:37:16-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Kris_s_Lawn.mp4.00_09_26_08.Still001.jpg?v=1765395436 How Often and What Height to Mow - The 1/3 Leaf Surface Rule is The Key to Healthy, Resilient Lawns Ruler in grass showing the mowing height https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/garden-articles/composting-101-simple-and-essential-tips-for-creating-nutrient-rich-compost 2025-12-08T13:49:52-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Compost_Image_1_37221f1e-fc35-4d0a-8f1e-94da683ed318.jpg?v=1765230592 Composting 101: Simple and Essential Tips for Creating Nutrient Rich Compost Kitchen scraps ready for the compost bin https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/how-long-should-i-water-my-lawn 2025-12-08T13:51:45-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/sprinkler_2.jpg?v=1765230705 How Long Should I Water My Lawn? pop-up rotator sprinkler watering a lawn https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/lawn-care-guide-how-mulching-or-bagging-grass-clippings-affects-soil-health-nutrient-recycling-and-turf-quality 2025-12-08T13:51:10-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/bag_vs_mulch_d72c304a-c629-4dc5-b207-bb3f8cc72e0c.jpg?v=1765230670 Lawn Care Guide: How Mulching or Bagging Grass Clippings Affects Soil Health, Nutrient Recycling, and Turf Quality Mulched vs. Bagged sides of a lawn for a season-long lawn study https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/soil-testing-fertilizers/why-soil-test-in-the-fall 2025-12-08T13:31:11-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/C0012.00_09_01_18.Still001.jpg?v=1765229471 Fall Soil Sampling Guidelines for Your Lawn Using a soil probe to get a soil core for a MySoil soil test kit https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/lawn-care-basics-a-short-guide-for-a-healthy-green-lawn 2026-02-19T08:12:51-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Matt_s_parents_lawn.jpg?v=1771517571 Lawn Care Basics: A Short Guide for a Healthy, Green Lawn Beautiful landscape with pristine lawn, roses, and shrubs https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/garden-articles/why-soil-test-in-the-fall 2026-02-19T07:59:43-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Mysoil_take_a_soil_sample_2023_1.00_01_17_17.Still001.jpg?v=1771516783 Why Soil Test In The Fall? Adding s sub-sample to the MySoil box https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/soil-testing-fertilizers/why-arent-my-nutrient-levels-going-up 2025-12-08T13:43:30-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Sample_Comparison_859cb472-a0fe-4006-8388-0e0e89a97eec.jpg?v=1765230210 Why Aren't My Nutrient Levels Going Up? Soil sample comparison chart https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/soil-testing-fertilizers/how-many-soil-tests-do-i-need-for-my-property 2025-12-08T13:43:05-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/areal_of_property_zones_0129b57f-fda0-454a-861d-d66c55a06498.jpg?v=1765230185 How Many Soil Tests Do I Need For My Property? Graphic of large property with many different soil sampling zones and use areas https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/nitrogen-and-iron-fertilizer-turfgrass-field-demonstration-season-long-summary 2025-12-08T13:55:04-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/NxFe_Thumb_39952ac5-60b6-421f-a818-86f87d687821.jpg?v=1765230904 Nitrogen and Iron Fertilizer Turfgrass Field Demonstration Matt in front of aerial image of nitrogen by iron demonstration plots https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/soil-testing-fertilizers/get-ahead-for-spring-the-benefits-of-fall-soil-ph-amendments 2025-12-08T13:43:58-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/pH_Alkalinity_Scale_for_Website_copy_f3da256a-d439-46f5-8523-a81e36f87cf4.jpg?v=1765230238 Get Ahead for Spring: The Benefits of Fall Soil pH Amendments Soil pH chart showing nutrient availability across pH ranges https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/when-and-why-to-apply-fall-pre-emergent-to-your-lawn 2025-12-08T13:54:26-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Preemergent_Graphic_4x_5b96b64b-9e97-400b-bcfd-b2a9806fe93f.png?v=1765230866 When And Why To Apply Fall Pre-Emergent To Your Lawn Graphic depiction of the barrier produced when using pre-emergent herbicides to kill weeds before they sprout https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/when-should-i-stop-mowing-my-lawn-for-the-year 2025-12-08T13:46:03-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Picture1_97b7561e-b9b5-473b-9b67-7389f369e6ea.jpg?v=1765230363 When Should I Stop Mowing My Lawn For The Year? Research trial lawn in the fall with fall colors on trees https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/how-frost-damages-your-lawn-prevention-tips-and-soil-testing-advice-for-homeowners 2025-12-08T13:36:08-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/FrostTurf.jpg?v=1765229768 How Frost Damages Your Lawn: Prevention Tips and Soil Testing Advice for Homeowners Image of frosty lawn. DIY Premium Double Dark Green Turf Type Tall Fescue https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/garden-articles/how-frost-damages-your-garden-prevention-tips-and-soil-testing-for-homeowners 2025-12-08T13:33:20-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Frost_image_3.png?v=1765229600 How Frost Damages Your Garden: Prevention Tips and Soil Testing for Homeowners Row covers for frost protection of a raised bed garden https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/pasture-articles/how-many-cores-do-i-need-from-my-pasture-and-how-many-acres-can-one-composite-soil-sample-represent 2025-12-09T08:21:53-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Pasture_Image_5.jpg?v=1765297313 How Many Cores Do I Need From My Pasture, And How Many Acres Can One Composite Soil Sample Represent? Sunsetting over a mountain pasture in Southeast Washington state https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/blueberries-azaleas-rhododendrons/top-10-questions-about-blueberries-azaleas-and-rhododendrons-soil-ph-watering-and-care 2026-02-19T08:07:14-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Acid_Image_5.jpg?v=1771517234 Top 10 Questions About Blueberries, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons: Soil, pH, Watering, and Care Rhododendron in the landscape of a partially sunny property https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/wildlife-food-plots/establishing-wildlife-food-plots-a-step-by-step-guide-for-homeowners-and-landowners 2025-12-10T11:42:05-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/FoodPlot_Image_6.jpg?v=1765395725 Establishing Wildlife Food Plots: A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners and Landowners Tilling existing vegetation to prepare to seed a wildlife food plot https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/garden-articles/developing-a-raised-bed-garden-plan-for-the-season 2026-02-10T14:13:54-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/raised_beds.jpg?v=1770761634 Developing a Raised Bed Garden Plan for the Season Rows of raised beds growing diverse crops https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/tree-guides/when-to-prune-fruit-trees-and-caneberries-timing-guide-for-apples-cherries-peaches-plums-blackberries-raspberries 2026-02-10T07:46:38-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/large_branch_saw_cut.jpg?v=1770738398 When to Prune Fruit Trees and Caneberries: Timing Guide for Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Plums, Blackberries & Raspberries Closeup of pruning a cherry tree branch https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/soil-testing-fertilizers/what-do-plant-nutrients-do-essential-macro-micronutrients-explained-for-healthy-growth 2026-02-02T07:16:08-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Roots_and_Nutrients_With_MySoil_copy.jpg?v=1770045368 What Do Plant Nutrients Do? Essential Macro & Micronutrients Explained for Healthy Growth Seedling surrounded by all the essential plant nutrients https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/soil-testing-fertilizers/fate-of-soil-nutrients-why-some-build-up-and-others-don-t 2026-02-02T10:23:09-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Nutrient_Fate_Comparison_Chart.jpg?v=1770056589 Fate of Soil Nutrients: Why Some Build Up and Others Don’t MySoil comparison chart showing how some nutrients buildup over time and some drew down through time. https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/garden-articles/when-to-start-seeds-indoors-based-on-growing-zone 2026-02-17T14:33:09-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Seed_Starts_Indoors.jpg?v=1771367589 When To Start Seeds Indoors Based on Growing Zone - Garden Guidance Seed Starts Indoors Under Grow Lights Ready to Be Transplanted https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/when-and-why-should-i-apply-pre-emergent-to-my-lawn-this-spring 2026-03-05T10:20:15-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Spreader_grass.jpg?v=1772734815 When and Why Should I Apply Pre-Emergent to My Lawn This Spring? Spreader applying pre-emergent https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/what-should-i-do-to-my-lawn-after-winter 2026-03-12T08:18:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Dethatching.png?v=1773328715 What Should I Do To My Lawn After Winter? Lightly dethatching in spring https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/do-you-need-a-spring-lawn-soil-test-how-to-read-results-and-choose-fertilizer 2026-04-16T08:31:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/ThinPatchyLawn2.jpg?v=1776353485 Do You Need a Spring Lawn Soil Test? How to Read Results and Choose Fertilizer Lawn in Early Spring Ready for a soil test https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/garden-articles/garden-soil-demonstration-untreated-vs-biochar-vs-origin-organic-fertilizer-vs-biochar-origin-organic-fertilizer-soil-test-root-growth-results 2026-05-12T08:19:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Biochar_MySoil_Resutls.png?v=1778599196 Garden Soil Demonstration: Untreated vs Biochar vs Origin Organic Fertilizer vs Biochar + Origin Organic Fertilizer (Soil Test & Root Growth Results) MySoil test results of soil growing tomatoes that were treated with biochar and origin organic fertilizer https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/garden-articles/how-to-start-a-mini-garden-anywhere 2026-05-20T13:08:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Lettuce_Mini_Garden_e68d426b-d357-4f46-80cc-9436f4e25789.png?v=1779307698 How to Start a Mini Garden (Anywhere) Planting Lettuce in a small rectangular mini garden https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/how-to-prepare-your-lawn-before-the-heat-hits-nbsp-summer-lawn-stress-management-checklist 2026-05-29T12:08:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Kris_Grass.jpg?v=1780081687 How To Prepare Your Lawn Before the Heat Hits? Summer checklist Mowing a beautiful striped lawn in the summer https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/seeding-vs-sod-cost-pros-cons-and-why-premium-grass-seed-is-often-better-for-your-lawn 2026-07-22T06:53:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Seeded_backyard_8d673c3e-0faa-4f89-8b4a-c037ae7781b9.jpg?v=1784728438 Seeding vs Sod: Cost, Pros, Cons, and Why Premium Grass Seed Is Often Better for Your Lawn Seeded backyard DIY Premium Double Dark Green Seed by MySoil https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/billbugs-and-summer-lawn-insects-how-to-identify-damage-and-take-control 2026-07-31T14:09:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/BillbugDamageInLawn_1_758b5e51-0d10-4c1b-bfaa-97ed79033f2b.jpg?v=1785532187 Billbugs and Summer Lawn Insects: How to Identify Damage and Take Control July Billbug damage in a Perennial ryegrass/Kentucky bluegrass lawn in the Northern US https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/garden-articles/garden-watering-guide-best-irrigation-methods-for-healthy-soil-and-plants 2026-08-07T09:24:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/soaker_hose_969494e6-86ff-4384-9eb7-c488bf397c7d.jpg?v=1786119865 Garden Watering Guide: Best Irrigation Methods for Healthy Soil and Plants Soaker hose watering a garden bed https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/wildlife-food-plots/dialing-in-fall-food-plot-nutrition-with-mysoil 2026-08-26T12:44:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/WhitetailDeerBuckInFoodPlot_27803cc5-f918-4e7f-9a15-c81c7fa328a9.jpg?v=1787773491 Dialing In Fall Food Plot Nutrition with MySoil Whitetail Deer Buck Standing in Food Plot https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/garden-articles/what-you-can-still-plant-before-frost-by-weeks-remaining 2026-08-28T09:38:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/LeafMulchBedsFall.png?v=1787935108 What You Can Still Plant Before Frost, By Weeks Remaining Raised beds filled with leaf mulch in the fall https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/how-does-mowing-a-lawn-also-control-weeds 2026-09-23T09:11:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/LawnWithNoWeeds_7e3b5226-a03e-4aa7-88ee-c328607e9cad.jpg?v=1790179909 How does mowing a lawn also control weeds? Beautiful mowed lawn with no weeds and mountains in the background https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/tree-guides/planting-a-tree-this-fall-test-your-soil-before-you-dig 2026-09-23T09:07:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Tree_PlantinginGround.png?v=1790179657 Planting a Tree This Fall? Test Your Soil Before You Dig Two people planting a tree correctly https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/lawn-articles/soil-ph-is-high-what-can-you-realistically-change-in-an-established-lawn 2026-10-01T08:28:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/pH_Alkalinity_Scale_for_Website_copy_99d19b44-5b50-468e-9377-e401b22c183a.jpg?v=1790868493 Soil pH Is High: What Can You Realistically Change in an Established Lawn? pH scale showing essential plant nutrient availability across the pH range https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/ornamental-articles/the-essential-flower-garden-tools-every-beginner-needs 2026-10-07T13:09:22-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/garden_tools_24dc7033-14fc-4851-b4a3-bd9c30b318d8.jpg?v=1791307892 The Essential Flower Garden Tools Every Beginner Needs Garden Tool on a table https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/ornamental-articles/how-to-choose-the-best-location-for-your-flower-garden 2026-10-07T13:10:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Garden_shade.jpg?v=1791307880 How to Choose the Best Location for Your Flower Garden seasonal sun angle changes https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/ornamental-articles/how-big-should-your-first-flower-garden-be-start-small-and-grow 2026-10-07T13:11:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/penuneas.jpg?v=1791307945 How Big Should Your First Flower Garden Be? Start Small and Grow Pink and Purple Flowers in small bed https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/ornamental-articles/what-flowers-should-you-grow-a-beginners-guide-to-choosing-plants 2026-10-07T13:12:54-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/polinator_and_flower.jpg?v=1791308009 What Flowers Should You Grow? A Beginners Guide to Choosing Plants Hummingbird pollinating flowers https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/ornamental-articles/how-to-create-a-flower-garden-planting-plan-inspiration-spacing-and-design-basics 2026-10-07T13:13:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/Planting_Groups_398b8d74-bc1d-49bc-b7f1-c24da7758e93.jpg?v=1791308133 How to Create a Flower Garden Planting Plan: Inspiration, Spacing, and Design Basics Planting plan using odd numbered groupings in a generic design https://www.mysoiltesting.com/blogs/ornamental-articles/how-to-water-a-flower-garden-how-much-how-often-and-the-best-irrigation-options 2026-10-06T10:37:19-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0284/3027/0596/articles/flower_garden_sprinkler.jpg?v=1791308239 How to Water a Flower Garden: How Much, How Often, and the Best Irrigation Options sprinkler watering flowers