When I started gardening, I assumed you could put seeds in dirt, add water and watch them grow into plants. That uneducated approach produced haphazard results and few vegetables. Somehow, I ...

So pH, you know, it is the ... that all of these home soil test kits don't work for phosphorus. - For phosphorus. - They gave me completely wrong answers. - Those things were all over the place.

(Jessica Damiano via AP) This Aug. 12, 2023, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a soil pH test kit on Long Island, N.Y. ...

The relative proportions of all these, along with pH, determine soil type. 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 ...

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.

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. Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and ...

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension As the warmth of summer approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden soil for a successful growing season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener ...