Learn why soil pH is the most important soil test value and how it affects nutrient availability and lime requirements.

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

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 ...

In this video, I show you the best pH soil level for tomatoes and other vegetables by conducting soil tests in 3 of our garden beds. These soil tests give the pH levels and vital information about why ...

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...

The key to healthy productive roses is good, fertile soil. A healthy soil retains water and also drains well. It contains organic matter, adequate nutrients and an optimal pH. This last component is ...

Your soil is most depleted after a full season of crop demand, making fall ideal for testing. In milder western regions, soil ...

Q: I just purchased a house in Grand Forks that I want to begin landscaping. The soil is gumbo and has a pH of 7.5. One of the plants I want to establish is a rugosa rose (snow pavement). While I love ...

Soil pH is a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. On the pH scale, a value of 7.0 is neutral, pH values less than 7.0 are acidic, and pH values greater than 7.0 are alkaline. Homeowners and ...

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...