Grass on the other hand grows best in soil with a pH of 5.5 – 6.5. It is important to decide what you are trying to grow, then adjust the conditions before growing. Generally, soils that are ...

The most accurate method of determining soil pH is by a pH meter. A second method which is simple and easy but less accurate then using a pH meter, consists of using certain indicators or dyes. Many ...

A second method which is simple and easy but less accurate then using a pH meter, consists of using certain indicators or dyes. image of soil sampleMany dyes change color with an increase or decrease ...

so lowering the soil’s pH levels usually isn’t a concern if you are growing most plants in containers. Highly alkaline soil might need frequent and calculated amending to grow even common vegetables ...

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension As the warmth of summer approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden soil for a successful growing season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener ...

As a common household item, most people already have a box in their pantry ready to use to repel pests, battle fungal ...

The University of Delaware Soil Testing Lab uses the Adams-Evans buffer pH test to determine lime requirement for a field based on soil test analysis of an 8-inch composite soil sample. In this quick ...