A $20 UMass Amherst soil test gives gardeners custom advice to improve soil, save money and help plants grow better.

Cadmium is a contaminant that has attracted much attention due to its toxicity, both in agricultural production processes and in terms of food safety.

Save money and time. A soil test tells you what you need instead of using unnecessary fertilizers. Significant amounts of essential nutrients are removed from the soil through plant growth, so ...

Learn how to improve your garden soil for new plants, whether you have clay or sandy soil, are using raised beds or other long-term methods.