Before a nutrient can be used by plants it must be dissolved in the soil solution. Most minerals and nutrients are more soluble or available in acid soils than in neutral or slightly alkaline soils.

If your garden soil lacks acidity, you can correct the imbalance with this safe, affordable, and widely available addition.

What makes good soil? The best garden consists of a rich sandy loam filled with organic matter. Soil is a mix of sand, clay ...

By Bruce Spangenberg Limestone is often discussed in caring for yards and gardens, but oftentimes there is confusion on ...

This can help acidify the soil, which is just what these plants crave. A gardener said: "Hydrangeas prefer slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5 to 6.5), and pine bark or needles naturally acidify the soil ...