Soil pH is vital to plant health. “If it is too low or too high, many nutrients cannot be released to the plants,” said research plant physiologist Darren Haver.

Some flowers and vegetables will not thrive in soil that's too alkaline. Adding amendments to lower soil pH can help your garden flourish.

'If you need to make your soil more acidic and lower the pH, you can try adding organic matter such as pine needles or well-rotted oak leaves. Some people add sulphur or ericaceous compost and ...

For example, plants such as blueberries and azaleas prefer acidic soil and will not thrive if pH is too high, says Smith.

To be successful in the garden, you should know the basics of soil, as well as fertility, pH and more.

Around this time of year, I frequently get calls about gardeners interested in growing blueberries or gardens with blueberry bushes that are showing poor growth. I always answer, “Have you ...

To be successful in the garden, you should know the basics of soil, as well as fertility, pH and more.

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Whether you’re planting a vegetable bed, flowers or simply hoping for greener grass, success starts with understanding the soil beneath your feet. Soil is more than just dirt — it’s a living system ...

THE lack of government soil testing centers is hampering government efforts for high production farmlands, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “We really lack soil analysis. We cannot ...