Testing your soil's pH is important, but instead of buying a kit, use vinegar and a few other household staples to see if your soil is thriving or struggling.

Most gardeners can tell when something is off. Leaves yellow, tomatoes stall, hydrangeas bloom the wrong color. Often the ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first garden, planning next year’s plantings after a successful harvest or looking to install a lawn, your first step should be conducting a soil test. “Soil is one ...

Farming practices have evolved since farmers first tilled the soil, with expectations of greater yields occurring each year. Yet, one element remains unchanged — the importance of soil pH. "When it ...

PRWhen you clear out your garden or planters in the autumn, you might be tempted to reach for "some lime" or "some base fertilizer" before the next planting.Are they really necessary? Will buying a ...

When a soil test report arrives, many people first check the difference from the standard values.Lime is insufficient, phosphate is high, pH is low. They compare the numbers with the standard values ...

Maren Ogola is a disappointed maize farmer in West Kanyada location, Homa Bay County. She planted maize on her half an acre farm between September last year and January this year and the harvest is ...

Small changes in pH levels can affect how well plants are able to reproduce and take up nutrients. These changes can also alter how exposed they are to soluble pollutants such as aluminum. Some plants ...