Soil pH or soil reaction is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. The pH scale ...

You may have observed this effect without realizing it if you ever planted soybeans in an alkaline field with a high soil pH. “During dry periods, the soybean plants look green and healthy ...

"Maintaining a neutral pH level is optimal for microbial activity and nutrient absorption by plant roots. Soil with a very ...

This week of extreme cold and snow has me thinking about spring and summer and how I enjoy my plants during the growing ...

Soil pH, which reflects the acidity level in soil ... The Dust Bowl made soil erosion a high priority in the American public consciousness of the 1930s, and it remains a top priority today.

In fact, weathering of building materials often contributes to soil with a high pH (basic soil) that requires sulfur to reduce pH for proper plant growth. Landscape plants growing in a high pH soil ...

I have had questions about growing blueberries from folks who have already bought blueberry bushes and planted them. Ooops! These bushes require careful planning. Here’s why.

The pH balance of potting soil out of a bag was often too high or too low. I found that by mixing my own soil, I can better ...