Acid-alkaline balance is important. Processed food, cooked food diets, pollution, and stress leave most people's blood pH very acidic, which prevents optimal cellular activity and immune system functions, and leaches alkaline minerals from the body (such as dissolving away calcium from your bones). Meat, dairy, processed sugar, starches and most grains, and most nuts and seeds are acid-forming.

Soil biology works best in a close to neutral pH. And soil nutrients are at their highest availability around pH 6.5. For these reasons we recommend you balance your pH. Feel free to contact us for advice in this area.Back to top See similar questions...

The tea leaves newly picked from trees are alkaline, and the less the tea leaves are processed, the more alkaline they are. Similarly, the more the leaves are processed, the more acidic they become. So, green tea is more alkaline, while oolong tea is more acidic. This principle can also be applied to other foods; the more foods are processed, the more they are away from nature and therefore more acidic. The most popular misconception is that calcium causes kidney stones. See similar questions...

A low pH factor means it is acidic. It has been found that the higher the pH (the more alkaline) the greater is the tendency for struvite crystals to form (and potentially developing into F.U.S.). High quality cat foods help keep the pH in the acidic range, helping to prevent struvite crystals from building up. See similar questions...

Water (H20) ionizes into hydrogen (H+) and hydroxyl (OH-) ions. When these ions are in equal proportions, the pH is a neutral 7. When there are more H+ ions than OH- ions, then the water is said to be acidic. If OH- ions outnumber the H+ ions, then the water is alkaline. See similar questions...

October 5, 2006 in Did You Know?, Educational, Essential Oil Basics, Everyday Oils, NingXia Red, Nutrition, Supplements, Why we should care, Young Living, pH | No comments I think we all probably know at this point that disease, particularly cancers, cannot grow in an alkaline system/body. Young Living has many products that assist us in achieving an alkaline system. For those of you who don’t know, the saliva tests will not show you whether or not your system is acidic or alkaline. See similar questions...

Generally, alkaline and acid are represented by calcium and phosphate. Foods that contain more calcium than phosphate are alkaline. Alkaline foods include: millet; sea vegetables; green vegetables, such as spinach and kale,; edible wild herbs; mushrooms; lentil beans; raisins; and the peel of fruits. Foods that contain more phosphate than calcium are acidic. See similar questions...

Answer: Presuming this is a sports application, then a ryegrass based mixture will suit this soil type best. Either A20 Ryesport, or A8 Renovation. As with all soil types, good aeration will assist with good root development and with heavy soils this is essential. See similar questions...

We recommend usage of capped plastic or glass bottles. Avoid use of metal containers. Always rinse your container with Acidic Water to disinfect the bottles before storing the water. This is hygienic and helps to restore the molecular structure and pH better. After some time, if you find some flakes deposit at the side of your bottles, please do not worry. They are calcium flakes. You can either soak the container with Acidic water or vinegar to remove them. See similar questions...

No grass will grow in complete shade however we have found Sir Walter to perform the best in shaded areas if mown longer than normal prior to winter. Generally Sir Walter requires a minimum of 3 hours of direct sunlight or 4 hours of filtered sunlight per day. See similar questions...

Quality potting soil for regular garden & houseplants. Preferably not mixed with coco coir or large amounts of perlite/vermiculite. For a detailed look at some brands and what potting soil should contain to support healthy growth and flowering please read this article: Most Common Plant Nutrient Problems Good potting soil is usually composed of peat moss and some beneficial extras. See similar questions...

Elms will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, especially once they are established. For the best start for your elm, make sure the soil is well-drained and not too compacted. The pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0, and the soil should have a medium to high level of nutrients. You should plant your tree as soon as possible after its arrival; however, weather or other factors may delay your planting. In the fall, do not bring the tree inside for long-term storage or growing. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Tall Fescue is the most popular turfgrass in the mid-Atlantic region. It is a very adaptable grass, which grows in full sun or part shade. It is also the most heat and drought tolerant of the cool season grasses. Merrifield Tuff Play is a Tall Fescue blend mixed with a small amount of Kentucky Bluegrass. This combination of grasses develops a dense, wear resistant lawn for sun or part shade. Merrifield Shady Lawn Grass Seed is for use in heavy shade. See similar questions...

Common bermuda should be maintained at 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches. Hybrid bermudas will be shorter, depending on the variety. St. Augustine should be mowed at 2 to 2-1/2 inches. Fescue and buffalograss can be mowed at 3 inches. Zoysias will vary depending on the variety. See similar questions...

quot;Selecting the Right Grass for your Kentucky Lawn" by A. J. Powell Jr. discusses specific varieties, including their qualities, adaptations, and problems. This article, AGR-52 is in PDF format. See similar questions...

Out of the six lawngrasses that will grow in Florida, only two are considered low maintenance for this area. The most widely used grass is St. Augustine, the other is Bahiagrass. St. Augustine varieties, such as Floratam, make a good carpet-like lawn. Bahia is more open-growing but will also make an acceptable lawn. Both grasses come as sod, but only Bahiagrass can be planted from seed. St. Augustine varieties have to be plugged or sprigged. See similar questions...

Spring and fall are excellent times to plant grass seed. For Kentucky bluegrass, temperatures should be around 80 degrees F. For details on how to plant grass seed, see our How To section. See similar questions...

None, really. That’s not exactly true, but then they haven’t developed an Astroturf seed yet. There is no true shade grass; all grasses like some sun. However, the best of the bunch that can get along with less sun than the rest is Poa trivialis. Kentucky 31 tall fescue, Zoysia, Japonica, Zoysia matrella, Astoria bent, Highland and Penncross bents, as well as creeping red, Illahee, and Chew-lugs fescue, all will tolerate light shade. See similar questions...