It's well worth identifying your soil type – this one is clay – to ensure you plant accordingly, with species that will thrive - Omphoto / Alamy When it comes to soil, three things will influence what ...

When a plant is ailing, the soil it’s in may be the culprit. The soil’s degree of acidity or alkalinity--it’s pH--is one of the last things gardeners check, when it should be the first. “Many plant ...

Moss growing in your lawn signals several problems including poor, acidic soil, not enough sunlight, and too much moisture.

Some plant problems can be indicative of other issues besides soil quality. Soil tests can reveal and diagnose nutrient deficiency or improper pH balances. After using a soil test, you will know what ...

neil sperry/courtesyThis is a severe case of iron deficiency. It begins with leaves that are light green, then progresses to yellowed.foliage. Dear Neil: Can you tell me what is causing my shrubs’ ...

Learn how to perform a home DIY soil test for alkaline or acidic soils and what you need to know about minerals in your water. For the past three years, I’ve had blossom end rot on all my tomatoes.

Q. A tree in our backyard does not look healthy. It used to be pretty and green. A. Your tree is a type of red oak that needs more iron than your soil is providing. Shumard red oaks tolerate alkaline ...

You’ve tested your soil, scouted your crop and confirmed manganese problems by sending plant tissue samples to a laboratory. Now it’s time to fix those deficiency or toxicity issues and minimize their ...

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 ...

Soil pH is a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. On the pH scale, a value of 7.0 is neutral, pH values less than 7.0 are acidic, and pH values greater than 7.0 are alkaline. Homeowners and ...

Producers sometimes face challenges that go deep into the soil. They need answers to help the soil, on site. A portable field sensor can accurately measure minerals in soils more easily and ...

For iced tea, the question is “sweet or unsweet?” For garden soil, it’s “alkaline or acid?” The answer can make a big difference in the health and growth of your plants, according to Sharon Yiesla, ...