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 ...

Q. How would you suggest using coffee grounds to improve the soil for my blueberry bushes? They are newer bushes that haven't produced more than a few berries so far. - Butch Fangsrud, Moorhead A. As ...

You know cream of tartar from the kitchen, that little white powder that keeps your meringues from collapsing, but it's got a secret life in the garden. This modest household baking ingredient, also ...

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 ...

If you want bigger, better hydrangea blooms start with your plant's soil. There are ways to improve it in order to see better flower production.

Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea): This variety is most commonly affected by soil pH. It includes both Mophead and Lacecap types. The color change is most dramatic in these hydrangeas.