How Do You Adjust The Soil PH Level?
The soil in your yard may be dark, rich and fertile, but if the pH levels of the soil are too low or too high, all of that fertility is going to be going to waste. That’s because plants grow best in soil within a certain pH range. If your soil is too acidic or too basic, some of the plants you want to grow in your garden simply won’t. That makes it necessary to adjust the pH level of your soil. Take a soil sample before you begin trying to adjust the pH level of your soil. A soil sample will give you the best indication as to what you need to do to adjust your soil. Just dig between 4 and 8 inches to get a good sample, and then use your soil testing kit or take your soil to a garden center that offers testing services. Use the results of your soil sample to determine how best to adjust the pH level. If the soil is too basic (loamy), then you’ll want to add lime. If the soil is too acidic then you’ll want to add sulfur. Know the general proportions of either compound you should add to y
