To get the best results from a garden or a new lawn, it’s helpful to understand what kinds of soil plants do best in and how ...

Soil pH or soil reaction is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. The pH scale ...

By Bruce Spangenberg Limestone is often discussed in caring for yards and gardens, but oftentimes there is confusion on ...

The relative proportions of all these, along with pH, determine soil type. The pH of a soil refers to its acidity or alkalinity and is a vital factor in plant growth. It's easy to measure and is ...

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 ...

If ash covers foliage, it can inhibit photosynthesis, stunting growth, and should immediately be rinsed off with a hose. Ash also elevates soil pH, a problem for us since our soil leans in an alkaline ...