#soil testing

Is a pH meter actually worth the money for soil prep, or just a gimmick?

Should you ditch expensive soil testing and just use compost, or is that ignorant gardening malpractice?

Should you ditch the fancy pH meters for a simple soil test kit that costs ten times less?

Biggest mistake when buying a pH meter for soil testing as a new gardener?

Are expensive soil test kits a total scam compared to old-fashioned observation?