Ever wondered why your hydrangea changed color from pink to blue? In this video, we explain the fascinating science behind hydrangea color changes, including how soil pH and aluminum levels affect the ...

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 ...

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David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

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 ...

Hydrangea enthusiasts are buzzing about how to deadhead their plants and tweak the colour of their blooms over time. Social media is awash with tips on using blueing agents like aluminium sulphate to ...

Most plants thrive in soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of around 6.0 to 7.0. If you’re struggling with overly acidic soil, knowing how to raise pH in soil closer to that neutral range will ...