According to a expert, pine needle mulch is good for garden soil but does nothing to the acidity. Pine needle mulch does not ...

Question: We were given a blue hydrangea as a gift and told it needs special soil to remain this color. What should I do? Answer: Keep the soil acidic and you should have continuing blue hydrangea ...

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 ...

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 ...

Enhanced rock weathering is a method that uses crushed volcanic rock to improve soil health. Ann Leslie Davis is a freelance science writer and recently covered the issue for Modern Farmer. We hear ...

Growing plants that are well-suited to your soil pH makes gardening a whole lot easier. While plants like potatoes flourish in acidic gardens, most veggies prefer slightly acidic to neutral soils, ...

NAIROBI, Kenya -- When Benson Wanjala started farming in his western Kenya village 2½ decades ago, his 10-acre farm could produce a bountiful harvest of 200 bags of maize. That has dwindled to 30. He ...

Coffee grounds can provide some nutrients and improve the texture of soil. Learn how coffee grounds can benefit ten plants in ...

When acidic components get into rain or other forms of precipitation, acid rain can make trees die. It won't hurt you to walk or swim in acid rain, but the particles that cause it may hurt your lungs ...