Help and advice problem solver, including links to advice on top pests and diseases.
Archives: Recommended Websites
Lawn Care Information
Lawn care information from WSU Cooperative Extension.
Information Resources for Soil for Gardeners
A list of the best books, articles and websites on soils, soil amendment, composting and mulching.
Amherst, University of Massachusetts, Soil Testing
University of Massachusetts at Amherst’s Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory (relatively inexpensive)
Nine Keys to Disease Prevention
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden. A common-sense approach to plant disease prevention
Conversion Tables, Formulas and Suggested Guidelines for Horticultural Use
Samples tables include equivalents for liquid measure, dry measure and weight, metric system and fertilizer conversions, formulas for fertilizer calculations, and plant spacing guides.
Soil Test Interpretation Guide
General guidelines for interpreting soil test results from Oregon State University (12 page pdf document)
WSU’s Soils and Soil Testing
From Washington State University. Includes resources on soil testing and soil test interpretation as well as a set of 29 slides that show the major soil types of the Puget Sound area.
A Guide to Collecting Soil Samples for Farms and Gardens
From Oregon State University. This publication gives concise discussions on why, when, and where to collect your soil sample, and straightforward instructions for how to take the soil sample and choose a lab to perform the analysis.
Seattle Public Utilities Natural Lawn & Garden Care
How to reduce waste, conserve water, save time and money, and protect our environment and your family’s health – all while growing a beautiful yard