Penn State Master Gardeners in Lancaster County field many questions each year about the pH recommendations on residents’ soil test results. You will likely not even know anything about the pH of your ...

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 ...

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...

The power of hydrogen is not often discussed among gardeners unless you are a chemist. Commonly known as pH, it measures of the number of hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in the soils. But enough with the ...

CORVALLIS – Often not considered, soil pH has as much effect on plant health as disease, insects, drought and drainage. Keeping pH in the right range for certain plants is essential, according to ...

Aims: Plant pH is a functional trait deserving more attention than the current few studies at local scales, given its roles in nutrient cycling and physiological processes. How plant pH varies and is ...