As most gardeners know, soil is one of the most important factors affecting the overall health and growth of plants. Soil pH, which determines how acidic or alkaline the soil is, is a particular ...

You know cream of tartar from the kitchen, that little white powder that keeps your meringues from collapsing, but it's got a secret life in the garden. This modest household baking ingredient, also ...

Many popular landscape and fruit species like blueberries, rhododendrons, and azaleas grow best in moderately acidic soils. It is because low pH improves the availability of iron, manganese, and other ...

Ensuring you have the right blueberry soil pH is an essential part of enjoying an abundant harvest of sweet, juicy berries. Most gardens have a relatively neutral soil pH of around 6.0 to 7.0, but ...

Several issues come up in dealing with soil when gardening. Gardeners learn quickly that bed preparation techniques and soil characteristics play a critical role in plant growth. When working with ...

CORVALLIS – Often not considered, soil pH has as much effect on plant health as disease, insects, drought and drainage. Keeping pH in the right range for certain plants is essential, according to ...

A new study reveals that soil acidity plays a critical role in determining how wheat competes with soil microorganisms for ...