Though gardeners can’t see it, soil pH (acidity or alkalinity) is an important contributor to the health (or demise) of plants. The high availability of some nutrients in acidic soil can actually harm ...

You know cream of tartar from the kitchen, that little white powder that keeps your meringues from collapsing, but it's got a secret life in the garden. This modest household baking ingredient, also ...

Q: My gardenia leaves are light green with curled brown tips. We water three to four times per week with an irrigation system. The plants have been in the pot for about a year and were created from ...

More than two billion cups of coffee are drunk worldwide every day – and that creates a mountain of used coffee grounds. Luckily, the waste product of our global caffeine addiction can be used in the ...

Q. Every year our hostas, especially the smaller ones are bothered with buckshot sized-holes. I have noticed a golden bodied small flying insect that may be the culprit. It looks like a wasp. Also, ...

When I did a walk-through of a friend’s garden, she mentioned some of her favorite shrubs were not looking too good in spite of the fact they were in healthy settings and getting enough water. The ...

There is a group of plants classified as acid-loving that include shrubs, trees, flowers, fruits and berries as well as ground covers. Acid-loving plants thrive in acidic soil (soil pH range between 4 ...

For iced tea, the question is “sweet or unsweet?” For garden soil, it’s “alkaline or acid?” The answer can make a big difference in the health and growth of your plants, according to Sharon Yiesla, ...

Q: I tested my soil, and the pH was about 8. Is this too alkaline for plants? How can I make my soil more acidic? A: The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, and the midpoint, 7.0, is neutral. Values below 7 ...