Uticaod

Garden soil health: Why you should test pH level, and how often

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 ...
SUNY-ESF

Soil pH: What it Means

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 Morning Journal

For healthy plants, test your garden’s soil for pH level

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 ...
Concord Monitor

For healthy plants, test your garden’s soil for pH level

This image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a blueberry plant growing in a container. Blueberries require acidic soil in order to thrive. (Jessica Damiano via AP) Credit: Jessica Damian Healthy ...