It surrounds people’s homes. It’s in local parks, schoolyards and parkways abutting sidewalks. But it’s not something people paid much attention to. Until recently. Ever since the Palisades and Eaton ...

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

In a remarkable reversal, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will pay for soil testing for lead at 100 homes that were ...

If you love the feel of dirt under your fingernails and envision a backyard brimming with juicy tomatoes and fragrant herbs, this might feel like a punch to the gut — but it’s something every gardener ...

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment will host a soil testing event Saturday at the Greeley Farmers’ Market as part of the department’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention ...