For those of us who don’t like to get their hands dirty, this simple soil moisture tester quickly checks the state of their plants and how much attention they need. Recommended for all plant owners!

Fairbanks Scales Inc., announces that its FB2558 instrument is now integrated with the Perten AM 5200-A Grain Moisture Tester. Farmers and retailers can obtain weight data from the scale and test ...

Given how easy it is to kill plants by overwatering, these devices are tempting – but can they beat simply sticking your finger in the soil?

The sellers of the home questioned the accuracy of my report and hired another company to re-test the house. This other company did their testing from the interior rather than from the exterior as I ...

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