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Understanding the Basics of Healthy Soil

There are a number of steps gardeners can take to improve and maintain soil health. Reduce the use of synthetic nitrogen and pesticides in your lawn and garden and replace … See more

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Understanding Soil pH: A Key to Plant Health

WEBSoil pH is the measure of how alkaline or acidic a soil is, and pH has a large impact on plant health and growth. Sometimes high pH soils are referred to as “sweet” and acidic soils …

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An Overview of the General Soil pH by Region in the U.S.

WEBGenerally speaking, soils in the U.S. are moderately acidic in the Eastern and Southeastern portions of the U.S. and the Pacific Northwest, which includes the western portions of …

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How to Test Your Soil

WEBFor the average lawn, taking a sample of 6 to 8 areas will help to get a representative sample. Collect a sample by removing a small section of turf, and gathering soil from …

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How to Interpret Your Soil Analysis

WEBA number of nutrients are essential for vigorous and healthy plant growth. Soil test reports generally classify specific nutrient levels in soils, ranging from very low or low to …

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Understanding Sulfur

WEBSulfur in Plant Nutrition. Sulfate (SO 4) is the primary form of sulfur that is taken up by plants. Sulfate is soluble and moves easily in water. Products like gypsum contain sulfur …

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WEBFast Acting Lime®. Earth Science Fast Acting Lime® starts working immediately to naturally raise the pH of your soil. When soil pH is too low (typically below 6.2 for most lawns), …

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Understanding Lime

WEBLime Quality A lime’s quality and capability to increase soil pH is based on several factors. For calcitic limestone, the percentage of calcium carbonate the lime contains is a key …

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Earth Science Smart Lawn Care – A Detailed Guide

WEBThe Earth Science approach to lawn care is designed for simplicity and efficiency in creating attractive, vigorous, and healthy lawns. Our methods of smart lawn care allow people to …

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Yellowing Leaves

WEBLeaf yellowing can indicate iron deficiency. However, sometimes it is the soil pH that is causing the problem. Soils with high pH (alkaline soils) make iron unavailable to plants. …

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Guide to raising soil pH with Fast Acting™ Lime

WEBAs grass grows, it pulls minerals from the soil and the soil becomes acidic (aka “sour soil”) resulting in excessive weeds, moss and bare spots. By adding lime to soil, it will raise …

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Earthworm Castings

WEBInstructions. For gardens, flower beds, fruits, trees, and shrubs. Spread 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick layer of Earthworm Castings directly around the plant and water. For best results, …

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Fast Acting Lime®

WEBEarth Science Fast Acting Lime® starts working immediately to naturally raise the pH of your soil. When soil pH is too low (typically below 6.2 for most lawns), plants are unable …

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Tips for Using pH to Change Hydrangea Color

WEBDecreasing the pH of your soil. In order to promote blue blossoms on your hydrangea, you will want to add sulfur to your soil. Earth Science’s Fast Acting Sulfur® is an effective …

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Understanding Gypsum

WEBGypsum is calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO 4 2H 2 O). It is a natural mineral that occurs in certain types of sedimentary rocks. Gypsum forms when water evaporates in mineral …

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