Learn why soil pH is the most important soil test value and how it affects nutrient availability and lime requirements.

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

The key to healthy productive roses is good, fertile soil. A healthy soil retains water and also drains well. It contains organic matter, adequate nutrients and an optimal pH. This last component is ...

Potatoes are slightly acidic, though they may have alkalizing effects. Overall, potatoes are unlikely to impact health ...

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Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a ...