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 ...

Learn More › Though gardeners can’t see it, soil pH (acidity or alkalinity) is an important contributor to the health (or demise) of plants. The high availability of some nutrients in acidic ...

Soil pH is a critical factor for lawn and garden success. Very high (alkaline) or very low (acidic) pH levels decrease the availability of nutrients to plants, stunting their growth, so it's ...

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 usually listed numerically on a scale of one to 14. Acid soils have a pH of ...

(Learn more about Soybean College.) 1. pH is critical. Don’t let soils get acid. “Soil pH is an important factor with soybeans,” Ferrie says. “As soon as we let pH slide, we run into ...

I have had questions about growing blueberries from folks who have already bought blueberry bushes and planted them. Ooops! These bushes require careful planning. Here’s why.

It seems that gardeners brag about their flowers, their big tomatoes and their beautiful trees but one of the things they don’t seem to brag about is their dirt. Good dirt should be the envy ...