Category: Soil pH and Nutrients

Are you wondering about whether lime is good for tomato plants?  If so, you may also be wondering if there are alternatives available, and how to use them. So, is lime good for tomato...

If you are growing peppers this year, you might be wondering if they need a lot of nitrogen.  After all, nitrogen helps plants to make chlorophyll and produce green growth. So, do peppers...

You might be wondering if tomatoes need nitrogen.  After all, nitrogen is in the air all around us. So, do tomatoes need nitrogen?  Yes, tomatoes need nitrogen in the soil to grow. ...

To grow the best tomatoes, you need the right soil. Soil texture and nutrient levels matter, but so does pH. If you get the soil pH right, you will see healthy plants and better harvests. So, do...

Are you looking to find out what magnesium does for plants?  Do you want to find out how to give plants more of this important nutrient?  If so, you’re in the right place. So, what...

If you are hoping to have a great garden this year, you will need to use both garden soil and mulch.  But what is the difference between the two, and when should you use them? So, what is the...