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Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) are a fragrant colorful perennial popular as cut flowers. This article details ideal growing methods and tips for care and maintenance.| The Spruce
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The term garden lime has nothing to do with fruit in a landscaping context, nor with Lyme disease. Learn what it means and how it's used.| The Spruce
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Raising the pH of soil can become necessary when the soil is too acidic, or when growing plants that prefer alkaline soil. Here is how it’s done.| The Spruce
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Garden plants with purple stems and yellowing leaves are signs your soil pH could be too high. Learn what it means and how to fix it.| The Spruce
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Peat moss, a soil amendment that retains water, is used in gardens and containers. Learn about its pros and cons and more sustainable alternatives.| The Spruce
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Soil pH is not a nutrient, but a plant suffers nutritionally when the ground it is growing in has the wrong pH. Find out why and how to correct it.| The Spruce
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Blood meal is popular with organic gardeners as a fertilizer, but it has other uses, too. Find out what it is and when to use it in your garden.| The Spruce