For iced tea, the question is “sweet or unsweet?” For garden soil, it’s “alkaline or acid?” The answer can make a big difference in the health and growth of your plants, according to Sharon Yiesla, ...

To grow acid-loving plants such as blueberries and azaleas, or make naturally alkaline soil suitable for growing most vegetables, you'll need to adjust your soil pH with soil acidifiers and other ...

Get savvy about soil pH! Learn how to raise pH in soil and how to decrease soil pH to produce the healthiest crops and the highest yields. To ensure your garden crops make the most of the rich, ...

Some plants require soil to be acidic or alkaline in order to thrive. While you can buy a pH testing kit, this DIY method gives you an idea of what kind of soil you have, using two ingredients that ...

You’re not alone. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just picking up tips from Instagram (or even Moominmamma), everyone knows that soil is the foundation of any thriving garden. Of course, perlite ...

Question: How do I figure out whether I have alkaline or acidic soil? Answer: That is always something useful to know. Many plants such as the grass suggested here really like acidic soil. To make a ...

Growing plants that are well-suited to your soil pH makes gardening a whole lot easier. While plants like potatoes flourish in acidic gardens, most veggies prefer slightly acidic to neutral soils, ...

Many gardening fanatics are already starting summer vegetable gardens in Eagle, Gypsum and Carbondale. The lower elevation in these places add an additional month or two to the growing season compared ...

For some time now, scientists have known that climate influences soil chemistry—and, in particular, soil pH, a measure of acidity or alkalinity. In dry climates, soil is alkaline; in wet climates, ...