A lush Hawaiian landscape in acidic volcanic soil is proof enough that plants can thrive in all sorts of soil. While too much acidity can be deadly for plants, many prefer moderately acidic soil with ...

With the gardening season approaching, it would seem appropriate to discuss the structure, texture and the pH (acidity, alkalinity or pH neutral) of the soils in your garden or raised bed, as these ...

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 ...

Now that we can honestly say it’s spring, it’s time to fertilize plants to get them off to a good start for the growing season. While most plants do just fine with ordinary fertilizers, some plants ...

Many variables can affect how well trees and other plants grow in your yard. You can control some of them, such as how often and how thoroughly you water. It’s much harder to control others, such as ...

Q: The blueberries and haskaps I planted last fall are not thriving. I tried to acidify the soil by spreading camelia food and mulching with long needle pine. Any suggestions? I tried the DYI soil ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many factors you need to keep in mind when ensuring your garden soil is a perfect home for your plants. One of the most essential is ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. A pine cone rests on a bed of fallen pine needles in St. Louis County. Q • I had a soil test done recently, and I was shocked to ...

Soil tests in Kuttanad reveal alarming aluminium levels, urging immediate government action to protect agriculture and ...

Madison, WI, January 12, 2009 – Following the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970 and 1990 acidic deposition in North America has declined significantly since its peak in 1973. Consequently, research has ...