Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...

A lot of this comes down to a few myths that are passed down by neighbors, family, and well-meaning advice on the internet.

Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage ...

Agricultural soil testing is critical to determining soil’s nutrient concentration and variability across your fields. It is ideal to test your fields’ soil at least every two to three years to inform ...

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Wildfire survivors across Los Angeles County are discovering that the most dangerous consequence from a wildfire isn’t always visible. Lead, arsenic, and other toxic metals could be hiding deep in ...

The rustling of leaves and the crisp chill in the air are a clear indicator that fall has officially begun. With crops slowly coming in off the fields, now is a good time to start thinking about soil ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

Federal cleanup crews prepare to clear debris from an Altadena home that was destroyed in the Eaton fire. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that it ...

Preliminary soil testing results from the areas surrounding the Eaton Fire showed that lead levels exceeded state and federal guidelines. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the ...

Representative soil sample testing done in a Los Angeles County Public Health study found a higher percentage of samples with lead levels above health-based screening thresholds taken from parcels ...