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 ...

Soil testing is one of the most essential yet often overlooked steps in construction and infrastructure development. When building residential properties, large commercial complexes, or civil ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. As spring is approaching, the Garden Hotline has ...

If you’re having trouble with undersized vegetables, a poor showing of flowers, and/or trees that aren't flourishing, there are only two likely culprits: soil and water. These are going to have the ...

Peter Richards tests the reliability of do-it-yourself home soil test kits. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, local gardener Peter Richards demonstrates how to use different ...

Testing for toxic chemicals and heavy metals is available in Los Angeles County from philanthropic groups, researchers, and ...