GV?Gardeners: Iron deficiency in landscape plants Aug 17, 2008
There may be a couple of answers for non-native plants grown in our alkaline soils ... This is a soluble form of iron that plants can absorb through their roots even in alkaline soils ... Native and desert-adapted plants are able to get the iron they need despite alkaline soil. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lilac reluctant to bloom might be suffering or is just immature Jul 25, 2008
It's true lilacs like alkaline soil, but they also grow well in slightly acidic soil. Their optimum pH range is 6. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mars soil found to have nutrients that could support plant life Jun 28, 2008
Plants that like alkaline soil - like asparagus - might readily grow in the Martian soil, provided that other components of an Earth-like environment including air and water were also present. The preliminary findings from Phoenix do not answer whether life ever existed on Mars (or might still exist somewhere underground), only that conditions, at least at this location, are not the harshest imaginable. (International Herald Tribune)
Soil test spearheads plant life discovery Jun 28, 2008
Plants that like alkaline soil - such as asparagus - might grow in the Martian soil, provided other components of an Earth-like environment including air and water were also present. The preliminary findings from Phoenix do not answer whether life has existed on Mars, or whether it might still exist somewhere underground. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Pay Dirt: Martian Soil Fit for Earthly Life Jun 27, 2008
Phoenix finds alkaline soil with plenty of minerals. By JR Minkel. (Scientific American)
Mars soil can support life Jun 27, 2008
Asparagus, which thrives in alkaline soil, would like the Martian dirt, which Phoenix measured to have a very alkaline pH of between eight to nine. Strawberries like more acidic soil, he said. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Enliven your garden Jun 23, 2008
This plant prefers a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. There are so many new varieties for sale, so it is very hard to know which ones to select. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Geyser In Your Backyard? May 18, 2008
When it's not spewing scalding water, the geyser looks like something out of a dinosaur movie: a smoldering pond, surrounded by an arc of palm trees and bamboo (among the few plants that can thrive in the alkaline soil). The pond smells faintly of rotten eggs, an indicator of the hydrogen sulfide in volcanic gas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Understanding Sage Mar 27, 2008
It is a hardy perennial that needs well-drained, alkaline soil and a sunny location. Sage can get woody as it gets older, so plan on replacing your plant every few years, as it will start to look leggy, droopy, and unattractive by the third year. (Suite101.com)
Temperatures vital for gardenia blooms Mar 22, 2008
Gardenias do not do well in our alkaline soil. It should have peat moss in it. (AZCentral -- Home)
Testing on the go Feb 28, 2008
"In addition to knowing acidic field areas, having knowledge of areas with alkaline soil conditions (high pH) can be useful to avoid lime application in these areas and also aid in the selection of crop varieties tolerant to problems associated with high pH.". Currently, most variable-rate lime prescription maps are generated based on soil samples collected manually and analyzed in laboratory conditions. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Mesquite Trees Feb 5, 2008
And, since it does well in alkaline soil and is , it is an ideal tree to grow in the arid southwest. Survivor. (Suite101.com)
Green Thumb: January: Pruning time in garden Jan 9, 2008
Dr. Huey is an old climber, very vigorous and well suited to our hot weather and alkaline soil and water. If you are ordering from a catalog, be sure to inquire (if you can talk to a live person) about the root stock of the roses you wish to order. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Christmas Tree Farm only open for seven more days Dec 12, 2007
Hingst raises Leyland Cypress and Afghan Pine, the only pine that will grow in the Hill Country's high alkaline soil. He said that the most popular tree size is seven to eight feet and for every tree removed, he plants a seedling in its place. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
How to Assess and Correct Soil pH Oct 5, 2007
Lime and sulfur are common amendments to change soil pH. Dolomite limestone (calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate) add calcium and magnesium and increases the pH. Agricultural (elemental) sulfur is used to acidify alkaline soil. The amount to add depends on the current and the desired pHs. (Suite101.com)
Plants can be hard to plan on Sep 28, 2007
The domes of tiny fan-shaped petals can be white, greenish, or pink in pH-neutral or alkaline soil. Many people make the mistake of mulching around young trees, Egli said. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Gopher Gulch: Take time to grow thyme Sep 26, 2007
Like most of the common culinary herbs, thyme originates in the Mediterranean and prefers dry, rocky, alkaline soil. Fortunately many varieties will tolerate heavy, wet, acid soil, because that's what we have. (Daily Triplicate)
Blame yellowing on alkaline soil Aug 31, 2007
Acidifying alkaline soil by adding sulfur may be a never- ending task in gardens where many plants show signs of chlorosis. Elinor Teague is a Fresno County Master Gardener. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
City may change codes Aug 16, 2007
That resident said the wood foundations did not work in Green River because of the alkaline soil and hazards of chemicals leaching from treated wood. However, the department does not expect a large number of requests for wood foundations because of the cost and bother, Hoffman told Council members. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Cottage Garden Annual Flowers Aug 6, 2007
Soil type also plays a role, in that some flowers prefer heavy soil and some prefer sand or some may need an acidic soil while others need a more neutral or alkaline soil to grow their best. Luckily, many popular garden annuals tolerate a wide range of conditions. (Suite101.com)
Lavender lifestyle Jul 3, 2007
Lavender needs just three things -- blazing sunlight, good drainage and alkaline soil -- ``but they're non-negotiable,'' Byrne said. Planting in raised beds or amending the soil helps overcome the drawbacks of clay soil, she said, and adding crushed oyster shells can raise the soil's pH and improve drainage. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Getting great home-garden fruit takes some knowledge and care Jun 29, 2007
A higher nitrogen fertilizer such as ammonium sulfate (21-0-0) will provide sufficient amounts of the nitrogen needed for green growth, the leaves, and the sulfate will help to acidify our very alkaline soil. Balanced fertilizers, such as 16-16-16, also are good. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Hydrangea How-To's Jun 26, 2007
If you want pink flowers, or want to make your pink flowers even pinker, you need alkaline soil, and adding lime to the garden will achieve that. Lime and aluminum sulfate can be purchased at garden centers or nurseries; follow the instructions on the back of the package. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Cherished lilac needs flower power Jun 1, 2007
Lilacs prefer a slightly alkaline soil, but before adding anything, get a sample of your soil tested. If the pH level is low, then add lime. (Anchorage Daily News)
High praise for prairies May 8, 2007
Prairies are sunny areas with alkaline soil, Kehres said, and they're defined by the specific plant species that grow there. Grasses, wildflowers. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Consumer Reports: Terminating Turf Troubles Apr 26, 2007
Moss prefers acidic soil, but alkaline soil will do just fine if shade and moisture come to the party. Even so-called "shade-tolerant" grasses prefer the sun. (RealtyTimes)
THE MARKET THIS WEEK: Special SV market celebrates Earth Day Apr 18, 2007
They mature quickly and are tolerant of desert heat, drought and alkaline soil, and can be grown with as little as three irrigations. Teparies have a unique nutty taste. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Desert Vegetable Gardens Apr 16, 2007
especially in poor, alkaline soil, and little rain, but a little work and care canchange that. Whether you live in high areas where growing seasons are short, or low desert areas with longer growing seasons but much higher summer temperatures, you can grow nutritious, high-quality and tasty vegetables. (Suite101.com)
Mulch Laying practicalities Mar 28, 2007
Some plants prefer a slightly alkaline soil whereas others such as blueberries, azaleas, and rhododendrons like a more acid environment. The scale is 1 to 17 with 7 being neutral, usually from 5. (Suite101.com)
Medieval Herb Garden Plants Part 2 Feb 6, 2007
Grow rosemary plants in full sun, alkaline soil and slightly sandy, well-drained soil. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Fennel plants have green feathery foliage that is pleasing blending with other plants in the medieval herb garden. (Suite101.com)
Micronutrients in Desert Soils Jan 7, 2007
Plants grown in alkaline soil (so prevalent in desert soils) can develop iron deficiencies, especially if they are sensitive. Yellowing of leaves is one symptom of iron deficiency or. (Suite101.com)
Poignant visit to Topaz is depressing, uplifting Dec 25, 2006
Throughout the camp, alkaline soil turned into sticky mud when wet and was likely to blow up in choking dust clouds during the dry months. Trying to relieve the monotony of a flat landscape where native plants had been removed, residents planted about 300 trees, maybe more, and carried water to them. (Deseret News)
Color brightens shade garden Oct 14, 2006
Sulfur helps to acidify the soil and correct for our alkaline soil conditions. The plants suggested are hardy and suffer from few disease or pest problems, except for hostas. (Fresno Bee -- Real Estate)
Huge hailstones ruin the Genoa basil crop Aug 16, 2006
Basil leaves from this area, which benefit from the microclimate and alkaline soil, are small and intensely flavoured. Email. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Southwestern look in Bay Area gardens Aug 10, 2006
" He also noted that although most of High Country's plants prefer an alkaline soil, they'll tolerate neutral soils. "Acid lovers have to be in an acid soil," he said, "but our plants just aren't as picky. " Finally, he pointed out that the range of microclimates in the Bay Area allows gardeners to choose heat lovers, like yucca, or drought-tolerant plants that don't require heat to bloom, like yarrow. Salman started High Country Gardens, the mail-order division of his company Santa Fe... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Arizona's gypsum mines feed growing demand Jun 18, 2006
In Arizona, gypsum has another use that is not tied to the building industry: It makes the state's concretelike alkaline soil soft and tillable. "It leaches out the salt and loosens up the soil," explained Doug Hanchett, vice president of Grow-Well Brands Inc., formerly Western Organics Inc.. (AZCentral -- Business)
Saving Mrs. Mophead's hydrangea garden Jun 8, 2006
Can Atlanta's favorite hydrangea garden be preserved. Can Atlanta's favorite hydrangea garden be preserved. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
All that glitters may be fool's gold Jun 8, 2006
Spokesman J.C. Davis said Nevada's alkaline soil acts as a base and neutralizes most acidic reactions before they reach water supplies. The acidic levels and metal concentrations have been stable in washes and Lake Mead for some time, he added. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Stirred-up dust carries valley fever Jun 3, 2006
The fungus, like yeast or mildew, grows in the topsoil of areas with low rainfall, temperate climates with relatively alkaline soil like most of Arizona, parts of New Mexico, Texas, California, northern Mexico and some areas in South America. The spores can become airborne when disturbed by wind, rain or farming activity, and especially construction. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
