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 ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil's pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...

To check your soil, I would buy a do-it-yourself kit, so you don’t have to mail samples to a lab and can get fast results. The LaMotte Garden Kit, Luster Leaf 1601 Rapitest Soil Test Kit, and AccuGrow ...

When talking about how to plant and how to grow plants in the garden, one of the things that comes up repeatedly is the importance of your soil’s level of acidity. And that level is measured in pH.

Moss is a common lawn problem which can creep up as winter comes to an end. Largely, this is due to the fact that moss thrives in damp and shady conditions - something British gardens tend to ...

5/3/2008 One of the biggest secrets to having a lush green lawn like this lies underneath: soil with the proper ph. Peter Sawchuk, Consumer Reports, says "Getting the proper ph for the soil in your ...

Successful gardening requires a minimum understanding of soil chemistry. pH levels are used to measure acidity and alkalinity in substances, including soil. Certain plants require specific soil pH ...

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...