When soil pH is neutral to slightly high (7.5), most vegetables and ornamental plants can grow fine, although it helps to know how to lower soil pH slightly for acid-loving plants. But soil that ...

Wood ash can benefit some plants, such as tomatoes. Unfortunately, it can pose significant difficulties for blueberries if ...

“We often see iron deficiency when the soil pH reading is 7.2 or higher because iron is less available in alkaline conditions,” Ferrie says. So lowering soil pH might solve the problem.

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

CEC is the ability of soil to hold and exchange cations (positively charged nutrients). Higher CEC means better nutrient ...

The couple behind Bothy Gardens in Wiltshire are urging gardeners to consider not just their planting but also the soil in ...

Soil scientists, agronomists and grain growers from across Australia have come together in Adelaide for an important National ...

Ammonium sulfate, iron sulfate, or elemental sulfur can be added to soil to lower pH. Historically, conventional agriculture has accelerated soil erosion to rates that exceed that of soil ...

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 ...

The University of Delaware Soil Testing Lab uses the Adams-Evans buffer pH test to determine lime requirement for a field based on soil test analysis of an 8-inch composite soil sample. In this quick ...

If warranted, amend the soil with ground limestone to raise its pH or elemental sulfur to lower it. Test kits are readily available and reasonably priced. Fertilize trees with a slow-release product.