Answer- Plants in general grow well in neutral range of pH. So for good crop growth we have to reclaim the acid and alkali soils.

The key point in rose selection for Florida is locating a variety of rose that has been grafted onto the special root stock that grows best in central Florida. For year-round vigorous growth, choose roses grafted onto Rosa fortuniana or Dr. Huey root stock. The best tip for plant selection is to ask the "root stock" questions before purchasing a plant.

Soil pH is the measure of the acid or alkaline levels of the soil and is divided on a scale between 1 and 14. Levels between 1 and 5 are said to be acidic and levels between 6 and 7 are neutral , and those between 8 and 14 are determined as alkaline. A neutral pH is optimum for most turf varieties. The pH is important as some nutrients are not available to the plant at certain levels, especially at low levels where the soil is determined to be acidic.

Lime is any substance with the capability of neutralizing soil acidity. Most soils contain appreciable amounts of acidic components (hydrogen H+ and aluminum Al+++) that can be toxic to plants. Indeed, lime is the "anti-acid" for soils. No soil amendment provides as many benefits as lime. Lime raises soil pH, providing a more favorable environment for microorganisms. Dolomitic lime provides the major portion of calcium and magnesium required for plant growth.

DO NOT PLANT YOUR TILLANDSIA IN SOIL. They like good air circulation and disliked being kept moist or wet all the time. Planted in soil, they will eventually rot. Although there are Tillandsias that can be grown in soil, 95% of the plants we have are those that do not need soil to grow.

Answer: Iron is essential for all plant growth, but it must be soluble Iron. Many trace element mixes contain Ferrous Sulphate (which is soluble), and after making up into a hydroponic nutrient solution, it oxidises to the Ferric form which is insoluble and black into the bargain. Now, the plant is not going to get any Iron whatsoever. To solve this problem, the Starting Formula uses Iron Chelate ... the Iron salt of Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) as its source of Iron.

acid soil pH can be adjusted by mixing lime into the soil and is best done with a Rotary Hoe. If the lawn is existing, agricultural lime (not brickies' lime!) can be applied to the surface and watered into the turf to correct an alkali soil pH. The result from applying lime is not instant and may take a number of years to change.

The pH needs to be in a proper range in order for the nutrients to be available to the plant. The optimum soil pH for boxwood is between 6.5 and 7.2. If the pH is below the recommended range, add dolomitic lime. This lime has low oxide content and will persist in the soil for 4‑7 years depending on application rates and soil type. If the pH is above 7.5, then lowering the pH would be in order. This is accomplished by adding iron sulfate.

Answer: Warm season native grasses include but are not limited to the bluestems, buffalos, gramas, Indian rices, lovegrasses, sideoats and wheatgrasses. Planting of most of these grasses should occur just before the monsoon rainy season begin in July. Seeding rates vary between different grass species. For example Buffalo grass is seeded at 3 to 4 pounds and blue grama grass is seed at 1 to 2 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

I add about a pound of garden food per one hundred square feet in the fall and then feed my garden with a liquid garden food right after I plant in the spring.

It is personal choice really? The root system of the understock is certainly adequate to support the growth of its host. However, in very extreme cold conditions not usually experienced in Australia plants are planted with their graft below the surface so as the grafted plant may self root and re-shoot from the submerged crown if frost bite or freezing occurs. It is not recommended for those roses that have a stoloniferis habit sucker easily. (Gallica's, Rugosa and some Species roses etc.

There is a special soil for orchids, which we also deliver and which is the best soil you can use for your plant.

Skip MNZ4 - You have 8 inches of good soil in Zone 5 so I would think you could plant the bulbs at 6, maybe 7, inches. The problem is not that tulips won't do well in clay but it's that the clay underlayment acts as a barrier to good drainage and if you have really wet conditions this may, indeed, lead to rotting of the bulbs. The Hyacinths can go in at the same depth as the tulips while the Muscari can go in at 5 inches.

Yes!! Plant Gel will keep your plants vibrant and healthy because they have everything they need to thrive. Plus, you can use colors for decoration and make nice displays.

The pH of a soil is an indication whether the soil is acidic, neutral, or alkaline. The pH scale runs from 1 to 14, with 1 to 6 being acidic, 7 being neutral and 8 to 14 being alkaline. The scale is logarithmic, which means that a pH value of 5.0, for example, is TEN TIMES more acidic than a Soil pH can be measured by using either a soil test kit or a pH meter.

pH is a measure of the acidity ("sourness") or alkalinity ("sweetness") of soil. The scale ranges from 1 to 14, but few soils are more acidic that 5 or more alkaline than 9. A pH of 7 is perfectly neutral, but most plants grow best when the pH is a slightly acidic between 6.5. Soils in areas with low rainfall tend to be alkaline. Where rainfall is high, soils are more often acidic. This happens because rainfall gradually washes calcium from soil.

If soil suitable for Earth Block making is not found at your site, it can often be found in the local area.  We can also add sand or clay to your soil if it is low in one of these.

Answer: Yes, grass seed application rates do vary according to soil type and aspect. On average, seeding of a general landscaping mixture containing Perennial ryegrass is around 25g per metre square. For soils which are heavier in texture such as clay loams, or soils with extreams of acidity or alkalinity, then seeding rates should be increased to between 35-50g per metre square. This helps to compensate for seedling mortality.

Nearly all plants prefer the pH to be in the neutral zone (6.5 – 7.5) in order to flourish. Plants are able to absorb and assimilate nutrients much more easily when the soil has the proper pH. Plants suffer in soil with an elevated pH. The Metroplex soil has a naturally high pH arond 8.4. The alkaline soil causes plant growth to be slowed or stunted.