A lab test of your soil is more expensive and takes longer than a home test kit. Is it worth it?

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You decide to get your soil tested. Should you use a lab or a DIY home test kit?

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It's often suggested that we get our garden soil tested. Most of us don't, but should we?

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pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions -- why is this important for gardeners?

No more bland store-bought tomatoes! Or so says a new story out this week.

Final part of a series on mosquitoes: If you're looking to avoid repellents, you're rolling the dice with alternatives.

Part 3 of a series on mosquitoes: The repellents that research shows are effective.

Part 2 of a series on mosquitoes: DEET is effective and safe, but some people prefer alternatives.

Starting a series on mosquitoes and what we can do so they're less of a problem for us in the garden.

Scientists gave a thumbs up to hot water with an extract from coconut and corn oils. We're skeptical.