The hardy cannabis plant can adapt to a lot of soil types and many successful crops have been harvested without ever paying attention to pH, but it never hurts to check. When growing plants in soil, ...

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 ...

Q: I have two raised beds and need to lower the pH of the soil in them. Can I use vinegar to change the pH? If so, how much do I need and should it be applied diluted with water? A: For folks new to ...

Ah, the amazing world of soil, that indispensable brown gold beneath our feet, that crumbly mix of organic matter, nutrients, soil microbes, insects, temperature, air and soil moisture our plant roots ...

Just like Goldilocks, gardeners want soil that isn’t too sandy or acidic, but is just right. Finding out whether your soil is too sandy or acidic, and what to do about it, isn’t as easy as sticking ...

Successful gardening requires a minimum understanding of soil chemistry. pH levels are used to measure acidity and alkalinity in substances, including soil. Certain plants require specific soil pH ...

Q:For many years, we have been pouring our leftover coffee grounds and unused coffee on our rhododendrons and azaleas. At some point can we overdo it with the acid content? They seem to be OK, ...

Although non-native, blueberries can be grown in eastern Kansas if gardeners are willing to work and plan ahead. For those who were inspired to start a food forest with pawpaws — see the Feb. 10 ...