Why did we spend 18 months doing a redesign of SoilKit365? When we listened to our customers, they wanted more and we worked to give them just that. SoilKit365 was originally designed to provide the soil’s nutrition deficiency information, plus a prescription for what to do at the moment. The newly designed product will address…
February marks a month in which we honor and celebrate the history of African Americans and their standing in the evolution of our nation. These individuals have played a pivotal role in our country’s history, notably in the context of agriculture. It is no mystery that our current agricultural landscape has been influenced by the…
Meet Auburn University’s soil testing lab manager and chemist, Dr. Jessica Davis. Before Auburn, Dr. Davis worked at Imaging Systems Technology working on plasma display panels and single-touch displays technology in its infancy. She went back to school and received her Ph.D. in chemistry from Wayne’s State University in Detroit, MI. When first hired by…
Happy New Year, everyone! As we kick off another year, many of you are taking a well-deserved break from your lawn and garden routine. At SoilKit, we enjoy the down time too. Once the clock strikes midnight on the past year, however, growing season really isn’t that far away. We can’t wait until the world…
It is tough to believe 2022 is already coming to a close. As I look back on everything in 2022, I think of all the things I wanted to do this year that I did not get to do. So, I am adding a vanilla bean greenhouse to next year’s agenda. But as I reflect…
As we approach the end of the year, we also approach the end of hurricane season. The SoilKit family is no stranger to hurricanes as we suffered immense damage to our office from Hurricane Sally. Most, if not all, of our staff also suffered damage to their homes. We were absolutely heartbroken for the people…
Many people know I am from the Woerner Family but what many do not know is that my mother is also from a farming family – the Kichler Family. The Kichlers are primarily known as sweet potato farmers from Elberta, AL. Growing up in a sweet potato family, you learn not only how to grow…
When you think of pollinators, do round, furry bumblebees come to mind? Bees are designed to pollinate! A bee’s buzz is a middle C tone the vibration of which helps to release thousands of pollen grains as it flies in and out of flowers. Any pollen that doesn’t get stuck to the bee can…
This year’s Arbor Day fell on April 29, 2022. While I was reflecting on the importance of Arbor Day, Arbor Day Foundation, and trees, I was reminded of a particular tree in my yard in Orange Beach, Alabama, and an event that took place this spring. This particular tree, a water oak (Quercus nigra), was…
Labor shortage: an epidemic plaguing the nation and affecting all industries, especially the landscaping industry. SoilKit spoke with Jess Burg the founder of Outgrow your Garage, a company that provides business expertise for those involved with the trades, and former owner of Pears to Perennials, a landscaping company, to hear her insights into the impact…
Is your soil acidic? Although this might sound bad, in some cases, it is actually what is best for your plant. Whether you are just a beginner, a seasoned professional, or farming for fun, understanding your soil’s pH is crucial to growing a healthy lawn or garden. If you find that your soil’s pH…
Suffering in These Dog Days? Tips on Getting Your Lawn Through the Long, Hot Summer “Dog Days bright and clear Indicate a happy year; But when accompanied by rain, for better times, our hopes are vain. Dog Days are approaching; you must, therefore, make both hay and haste while the sun shines,…
