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 ...

I’ve said it before, the foundation of any successful garden starts with quality soil or media. This applies to whether you’re growing in the ground, raised beds, containers, DIY structures, etc. Any ...

Soil pH is a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. On the pH scale, a value of 7.0 is neutral, pH values less than 7.0 are acidic, and pH values greater than 7.0 are alkaline. Homeowners and ...

Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...

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 ...

Overview AI in soil health analysis enables faster, more accurate assessment of soil conditions using data from sensors, ...

For some time now, scientists have known that climate influences soil chemistry — and, in particular, soil pH, a measure of acidity or alkalinity. In dry climates, soil is alkaline; in wet climates, ...

Soils in Kakamega and Bungoma are largely acidic, between the pH of 4.3 to 7, due to monocropping that hindered yields. [Courtesy] Bungoma and Kakamega have launched ambitious mass soil testing ...

I want to plant a blueberry bush this spring, but prior attempts have failed. I’ve read that they require acidic soil. Could I collect my coffee grounds until planting season, and use them to ...