The pH scale goes from 0 to 14 with pH 7 as the neutral point. As the amount of hydrogen ions in the soil increases the soil pH decreases thus becoming more acidic. From pH 7 to 0 the soil is ...

Healthy soil is a superhero in the fight against climate change. As a critical carbon sink, it acts as a natural reservoir, ...

Soil pH is a critical factor for lawn and garden success. Very high (alkaline) or very low (acidic) pH levels decrease the ...

There are now 55 different types of clubroot across the Prairies.
 About a decade ago, in 2016, the number of pathotypes was ...

Plant elderberry bushes in early spring, after the last frost. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

The pH of a soil refers to its acidity or alkalinity and is a vital factor in plant growth. It's easy to measure and is usually listed numerically on a scale of one to 14. Acid soils have a pH of ...

Changing the color of your hydrangeas is part of the fun, but is a tree getting in the way? Here's why this piece of common ...

“Farmers should also use non-acidifying fertilisers in acidic soils to maintain the optimum pH range and also use acidifying fertilisers in alkaline soils,” said Ms Kariuki. The report further ...

Winter winds can be particularly hard on broadleaf evergreen plants, causing plants to lose moisture from the foliage. This ...