Agricultural lime is an important input for soybeans for several reasons. Lime for soil can neutralize yield-limiting soil ...

Purdue Extension Educators frequently encourage homeowners to get soil tests when they want to grow new plants in an area, or try to diagnose what’s wrong with plants currently growing. One key ...

Color ranks high in our decision to acquire a plant for the garden. We are told repeatedly that structure is the most important element, because flower color, even the color or pattern on foliage, is ...

Winter is actually one of the best times to test your soil pH. The cold slows down changes in the soil, so your results are ...

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 ...

We can all imagine what healthy soil looks like: Rich, crumbly, and dark brown, bursting with nutrients and ready to house your greenest veggies, most succulent fruits, and prettiest flowers. But ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have leggy or struggling plants, it's often a sign that you should test the soil's pH level. You can invest in professional testing; ...