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 ...

If you’re having trouble with undersized vegetables, a poor showing of flowers, and/or trees that aren't flourishing, there ...

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 ...

Interested in starting your garden journey? Whether you are a novice or a seasoned green thumb gardener, by planning and following the fundamental practices, your garden can become a source of your ...

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 ...

Managing soil pH is crucial for maximizing crop yields and promoting overall soil health. The optimal soil pH is typically between 5.5 and 7.0 for most crops growing in Delaware. Maintaining a ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — How does your garden grow? Well, if you’re like me, not as well as I was hoping. Wouldn’t it be great to have an expert to ask questions to? The North Carolina Cooperative Extension ...

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 ...

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 ...