Some plants thrive in more acidic soils, and this additive can provide a near-immediate decrease in pH. With that said, however, it should be used with caution.

Now that we can honestly say it’s spring, it’s time to fertilize plants to get them off to a good start for the growing season. While most plants do just fine with ordinary fertilizers, some plants ...

Epsom salt has a lot of uses around the home and garden, and you may think it can help increase your soil's acidity if the pH is too high -- but can it really?

In alkaline soil, a hydrangea's ability to take in aluminum is greatly decreased, leading to redder or pinker flowers. The easiest way to raise soil pH is to apply agricultural lime, but it's very ...