Learn why soil pH is the most important soil test value and how it affects nutrient availability and lime requirements.

Your soil is most depleted after a full season of crop demand, making fall ideal for testing. In milder western regions, soil ...

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 ...

Agricultural lime is an important input for soybeans for several reasons. Lime for soil can neutralize yield-limiting soil acidity. It adds calcium and magnesium and can increase soil pH and produce ...

I'm messing with improving both my lawn and my pastures. I know that one big thing I can do is fix the acidity of the soil, and that I can have various outfits, for a price, measure the acidity of the ...

Q. How would you suggest using coffee grounds to improve the soil for my blueberry bushes? They are newer bushes that haven't produced more than a few berries so far. A. As you know, blueberries ...

Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a ...

January is not just a month for cozy sweaters and hot cocoa—it’s turning into a revelation for North Carolina gardeners.

Acid related stress in soils might be caused by high concentrations of H⁺ and Al³⁺ in soil solution. Sampling of soil solution so far integrates over a relatively large soil volume, in the range of ...