Soil is only as good as its pH level. If your soil is too acidic or too alkaline, it will prevent your garden and lawn from ...

The power of hydrogen is not often discussed among gardeners unless you are a chemist. Commonly known as pH, it measures of the number of hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in the soils. But enough with the ...

One of the biggest factors affecting the health of plants in your garden is the pH of the soil, which is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. A pH of 7.0 is neutral while that above 7.0 is alkaline ...

One day you notice yellowing leaves on your favorite gardenia bush. You don’t find any evidence of pests and you’ve ruled out watering problems, so you suspect a nutritional deficiency. However, ...

For home gardeners, soil testing is valuable to establish a base line on soil limitations related to pH, salt levels and the need for phosphate and potash fertilizers. In some gardening situations, ...