With the wet start to 2024 following on from poor conditions throughout summer 2023 liming opportunities could have been ...

Lime can take four to six months to correct soil pH, so an autumn application can set up grassland for growth next spring.

Participation in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) will be a requirement to receive future farm support payments, with ...

Think soil sampling is straightforward? Find out why it’s more complex than it appears and what you need to know before you start.

Gardening experts have recommended Britons check their lawn soil's pH, and it couldn't be easier to do at home.

THE Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Mbogwe District has raised concerns over a decline in soil pH ...

Lime is very alkaline so it’s important to use a light hand when applying it to your soil; too much and the soil’s pH will rise to a level that’s inhospitable to plants. However, this means ...

“Lime requires at least 4-6 weeks to change the pH of the soil,” he said. “The speed of that reaction will depend on moisture and temperature, but we still want to do this ahead of the ...

Calcium plays a crucial role in plant growth but often gets forgotten by gardeners. Here’s why you should be supplementing your soil with calcium.