House Digest on MSN

The Common Soil Addition You May Want To Consider Using To Increase Acidity

Some plants thrive in more acidic soils, and this additive can provide a near-immediate decrease in pH. With that said, ...
The Family Handyman on MSN

Tips for Making Your Soil More or Less Acidic

Soil is only as good as its pH level. If your soil is too acidic or too alkaline, it will prevent your garden and lawn from ...
Tasting Table on MSN

Don't Throw Out Leftover Lemon Peels, Use Them In Your Garden Instead

Find out which of your garden and house plants love lemon peel fertilizer and the easy ways you can make batches of it at ...

Will Epsom Salt Help Increase Acidity In Your Garden Soil?

Epsom salt has a lot of uses around the home and garden, and you may think it can help increase your soil's acidity if the pH ...
Chicago Tribune

Alkaline or acid? Know your garden’s soil type so you can pick plants that suit it

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, ...
Tyler Morning Telegraph

Soil pH Makes all the Difference in East Texas

Imagine if coffee mate and sugar never dissolved in your coffee. Or cream and sugar never dissolved in your tea. Plants face a similar dilemma when they are grown in soil with the wrong pH. Soil pH is ...
Orlando Sentinel

The Plant Doctor: Acidic soil will keep hydrangeas blue

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 ...