A: For a true percolation test, often done during construction or installation of a septic system, a hole approximately 1 foot in width and depth is dug. Once filled with water, if it drains at a rate ...

QUINCY — With all the rain we have received this spring, you may have noticed some areas in your lawn or fields where water ponds. The rate at which water moves through the soil profile is influenced ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

A potential change in the “perc testing” policy in Upper Milford Township may mean more problems and delays for people who want to build homes. Perc testing is the state-required examination of soil ...

During the lull of late fall to early spring, when turfgrasses are dormant, many LCOs may experience a decline in revenue-generating opportunities. Some companies take up extra jobs such as snow ...

If you’re considering purchasing a parcel of vacant land, there is an issue you may not have thought of, but it’s one that could make or break your deal — a soil evaluation. This process is critical ...

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MITCHELL, S.D. - Being raised by parents who stressed learning is a lifelong endeavor, along with my career as an agriculture educator, ingrained in me the pursuit of knowledge, especially on ...

Real estate starts with the earth, the ground beneath you. While most dirt appears alike, there are significant differences when you take a closer look. It can be very important to know what you have ...

The UD Soil Testing Program provides a variety of soil testing and educational support to farmers, homeowners and others engaged in soil management and land use. The program is offered as a public ...