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 ...
The color of hydrangea flowers can change from pink to purple and blue by tweaking the soil. How do other plants react to those changes? Sydney Kozak explored just that. Her project, “Does changing ...
Penn State Master Gardeners in Lancaster County field many questions each year about the pH recommendations on residents’ soil test results. You will likely not even know anything about the pH of your ...
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 ...
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 ...
A soil test should be performed before adding amendments willy-nilly. For example, Epsom salt for roses must be added with care.
When we are having problems with our lawns or plants, the first thing that comes to mind is often that they are caused by a pest or disease. We often overlook that it could be a problem with the soil.
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 ...
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