Soil pH Articles

• Alum Treatment of Soil

  High-pH or alkaline soils will not allow most plants to grow well, as high pH…

  Last Updated: Jan 5, 2011 | Views: 1776

• Lawn Lyme Treatment

  The pH levels of soil directly affects how plants are able to absorb nutrients and…

  Last Updated: Nov 14, 2010 | Views: 1755

• How Much Lime to Add to Water to Raise the PH From 7 to 8?

  To raise the soil's pH level one point, gardeners should add 4 lbs. of lime…

  Last Updated: Nov 13, 2010 | Views: 2895

• How Topsoil & Sand Neutralize Sulfur

  Sulfur is most often found in forms such as sulphate and sulfide and in organic…

  Last Updated: Oct 23, 2010 | Views: 1993

• House Plants & Dolomitic Lime

  Houseplants get their nutrients from quality potting soil. It can be purchased at garden centers…

  Last Updated: Oct 2, 2010 | Views: 2570

• How Much Lime is Needed to Raise the pH of Apple Trees?

  Work 8 oz. of lime into each square yard of soil around apple trees to…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 1588

• How Does Soil Affect the pH of Water?

  The acidity or alkalinity within the soil is a powerful influence over plant growth throughout…

  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2011 | Views: 1657

• Acidification of Soils

  Ideal gardening soil pH is between 6.0 and 7.0, which is slightly acidic. Soil acidity…

  Last Updated: Aug 16, 2010 | Views: 1318

• How Does Pine Straw Affect the Acidity of the Soil?

  An urban legend among gardeners is that soil beneath a pine tree is too acidic…

  Last Updated: Aug 15, 2010 | Views: 3280

• Soil pH for English Walnut Trees

  English walnuts, Juglans regia, are tall trees that can reach a maximum height of 60…

  Last Updated: Aug 14, 2010 | Views: 2064

• pH Levels and Plant Growth

  Asking if your soil is sweet or sour--and whether your plants prefer that or not--might…

  Last Updated: Aug 13, 2010 | Views: 2162

• How Clay in Soil Affects the pH

  Soil structure is one of the most important factors in growing a healthy garden. It…

  Last Updated: Aug 11, 2010 | Views: 1897

• Does Acidity in Soil Affect the Growth?

  Very acid soils (pH 4.0 to 5.0) may contain high amounts of aluminum, iron or…

  Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 1238

• How to Use Lime in Flower Gardens

  Calcitic and dolomitic limestone are the most common materials used to lime soil. Calcitic limestone…

  Last Updated: Jul 16, 2010 | Views: 2015

• Amendments to Increase Soil Acidity

  The level of acidity in soil is measured on the pH scale. A pH level…

  Last Updated: Jul 15, 2010 | Views: 1843

• Active Acidity in Soils

  Soil pH affects the growth of plants primarily through influence on nutrient availability, and plants…

  Last Updated: Jul 15, 2010 | Views: 2398

• Soil Sampling Testing

  Soil is where plants receive their nutrients and water. Soil that does not contain sufficient…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 1679

• Are Clay Soils Typically Acid?

  Clay soils are alkaline rather than acidic. They have a pH ranging from 7 to…

  Last Updated: Jul 12, 2010 | Views: 1390

• pH Levels in Garden Soils

  The acidity or alkalinity of soil, measured in pH units, is important because it affects…

  Last Updated: Jul 6, 2010 | Views: 1735

• What Is NPK in Soil Testing?

  Soil tests are done to give a farmer or homeowner an accurate picture of the…

  Last Updated: Jul 2, 2010 | Views: 3044

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