Learn why soil pH is the most important soil test value and how it affects nutrient availability and lime requirements.

Although it can feel like it’s all up to the luck of the draw, to successfully grow a garden, it takes a little more than chance. For optimal growth, it’s important to find the best location for sun ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The idea of a garden seems so simple — find a sunny spot, dig up some dirt, plant some seeds, and water them. While gardening is good for your ...

Featuring an 11.6-inch-long probe and a soil pH measurement range of 3 to 8, this soil tester is suitable for both indoor and outdoor plants. Its thick probe was much more sturdy than that of the ...

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 ...

NOVEMBER IS THE perfect time to spend a few minutes preparing the vegetable garden for next spring. And one of the most important, but often overlooked, aspects of soil care is pH management. Although ...

Ensuring you have the right blueberry soil pH is an essential part of enjoying an abundant harvest of sweet, juicy berries. Most gardens have a relatively neutral soil pH of around 6.0 to 7.0, but ...