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, ...

You might think you know everything your plants need from sunshine to water to soil type, but do you know the pH? These easy-to-use devices can help.

One of the biggest factors affecting the health of plants in your garden is the pH of the soil, which is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. A pH of 7.0 is neutral while that above 7.0 is alkaline ...

The color of hydrangea flowers can change from pink to purple and blue by tweaking the soil. How do other plants react to those changes? Sydney Kozak explored just that. Her project, “Does changing ...

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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 ...

When we are having problems with our lawns or plants, the first thing that comes to mind is often that they are caused by a pest or disease. We often overlook that it could be a problem with the soil.

I'm messing with improving both my lawn and my pastures. I know that one big thing I can do is fix the acidity of the soil, and that I can have various outfits, for a price, measure the acidity of the ...

As a temporary soil amendment, this ingredient can lower the pH level of your soil, helping to boost the development of ...