However, if you live in a region with highly alkaline soils and little rain (think desert!), knowing how to lower the pH level in soil is essential and is an ongoing garden or lawn task. Lower pH to ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

Factors that exacerbate soil acidity include minimal or zero till, which results in the top three inches (7.5 cm) of soil ...

Managing soil pH is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of soil health and crop productivity, says Marla Riekman, a land ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

The couple behind Bothy Gardens in Wiltshire are urging gardeners to consider not just their planting but also the soil in ...

Humic acid plays a crucial role in soil health and plant nutrition. As a key component of organic matter, it enhances soil ...

Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether ...

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 ...

Clearing the ground is an essential part of any new or old garden. Our new plants will needspace for the roots to grow. If you can get rid of the sod in the area, you’re closer to planting. When ...

However, if you live in a region with highly alkaline soils and little rain (think desert!), knowing how to lower the pH level in soil is essential and is an ongoing garden or lawn task.