Learn why soil pH is the most important soil test value and how it affects nutrient availability and lime requirements.

Ensuring you have the right blueberry soil pH is an essential part of enjoying an abundant harvest of sweet, juicy berries. Most gardens have a relatively neutral soil pH of around 6.0 to 7.0, but ...

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

Your soil is most depleted after a full season of crop demand, making fall ideal for testing. In milder western regions, soil ...

Soil type and texture vary with each having various proportions of sand, silt, and clay particles. There are several factors that influence the ability of a soil to supply nutrients. This is where ...

Q: I have two raised beds and need to lower the pH of the soil in them. Can I use vinegar to change the pH? If so, how much do I need and should it be applied diluted with water? A: For folks new to ...

Managing soil pH is crucial for maximizing crop yields and promoting overall soil health. The optimal soil pH is typically between 5.5 and 7.0 for most crops growing in Delaware. Maintaining a ...

Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea): This variety is most commonly affected by soil pH. It includes both Mophead and Lacecap types. The color change is most dramatic in these hydrangeas.

Wood ashes can be a valuable resource for amending garden soil. Anyone using a fireplace or wood stove knows that a large amount of wood ashes can accumulate over a heating season. When applied under ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Many of our surrounding soils are acid soils and certainly almost all east Texas soils are acidic. If you remember your basic chemistry class from high school, acidic soils have ...

January is not just a month for cozy sweaters and hot cocoa—it’s turning into a revelation for North Carolina gardeners.