Potassium fertilizer is often purchased by comparing the number on the bag. Muriate of potash commonly carries an analysis near 0-0-60. Sulfate of potash is

Gypsum is one of the most misunderstood soil amendments. It is often described as a material that: Some of those uses are valid under specific

A laboratory cannot correct a poor soil sample. The analytical equipment may measure pH, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, salinity, or micronutrients with great precision. If

A localized dry spot is a small area that remains dry while nearby soil receives the same irrigation. The grass may wilt, turn blue-gray, thin,

Warm-season turf is still green in August, but the season is beginning to narrow. Bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, St. Augustinegrass, and centipedegrass remain active while temperatures are

A cool-season lawn rarely recovers from summer in one dramatic step. The first cooler night does not immediately rebuild roots. One irrigation does not reverse

Late August can be one of the most productive periods for establishing a cool-season lawn. Soil remains warm enough for germination. Air temperatures begin moving

A brown lawn in August creates pressure to make it green. The grass may appear thin, dull, or lifeless. A fertilizer bag promises color and

An orchard can look finished after the bins leave the row. The crop is harvested, irrigation demand begins to decline, and the urgency of the

The berry harvest may be winding down, but the plants are not finished working. After fruit is removed, healthy leaves continue capturing sunlight. Roots continue