Skip the DIY hacks for this important garden task. But as the authors of the stalwart and indispensable Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Gardening write, “To make the best use of the soil in your ...

Soil fertility and soil pH can be intimidating to both new and experienced gardeners. But your soil isn’t as mysterious as you think, as long as you start by having a soil test done. “Testing your ...

Home soil testing kits easily read the pH and nutrient levels of the sample, but they can differ greatly from more precise ...

The hardy cannabis plant can adapt to a lot of soil types and many successful crops have been harvested without ever paying attention to pH, but it never hurts to check. When growing plants in soil, ...

Soil pH is a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. On the pH scale, a value of 7.0 is neutral, pH values less than 7.0 are acidic, and pH values greater than 7.0 are alkaline. Homeowners and ...

Gardeners have been urged to check their soil pH before planting this season and can use a household kitchen staple that doesn’t cost more than 50p. Most plants prefer a pH level of acidity or ...

Applying lime when lime is not needed may have disastrous results in your garden, landscape and lawn. Determining soil pH is important in gardening. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being ...

Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin improving your soil before planting.

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 ...

Gardeners to check their soil pH before planting this spring using a household kitchen staple that will determine if the soil is acidic or alkaline - and it doesn’t cost more than 50p. Gardeners to ...