How to Read a Soil Test Report, Line by Line
A soil report looks like a wall of numbers, but only a few lines drive your decisions. Here is what each one means and how to act on it.
Tag: soil pH
Iron Chlorosis: Why Leaves Turn Yellow With Green Veins
The soil often has plenty of iron, but the plant can't take it up. That's why a soil test comes before any product, and why some fixes barely last a season.
Does My Lawn Need Lime? Test First, Then Decide
Lime only helps when soil is truly too acidic, and too much does harm. A lab test tells you whether to apply it and how much.
Why Are My Azalea Leaves Turning Yellow? Causes and Fixes
Where the yellow sits on the leaf and on the shrub narrows the cause fast. Start there, then test the soil before you buy anything.
Lime vs Sulfur: How to Raise or Lower Soil pH the Right Way
Lime and sulfur do opposite jobs, and neither works quickly. A soil test tells you whether you need either one, and how much.