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 ...

If you have highly acidic soil, some plants will suffer due to a lack of accessible nutrients. Fortunately, amending with garden lime is a straightforward way to adjust pH levels. Most plants prefer ...

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 ...

Lavender looks and smells amazing, and better yet, it's easy to grow. Make it even easier with this soil amendment you may ...

Wood ashes can be a valuable resource for amending garden soil. Anyone using a fireplace or wood stove knows that a large amount of wood ashes can accumulate over a heating season. When applied under ...

Find out how to raise pH in soil for plants that need less acidic conditions. 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 ...