About Soil PH

Soil pH refers to the degree of acidity (sourness) or alkalinity (sweetness) of soil.   The pH scale has been adapted as the measure of acidity or alkalinity.  This scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.  Numbers below 7 are acid, above 7 are alkaline.  All plants have a particular range of pH in which they grow best.  At pH values higher than are optimum for a particular plant, fertilizer in the soil can not be properly utilized.  High pH is very common in Florida soils, particularly along coastal areas.  This problem shows most often in “acid loving” plants such as Azaleas, Camellias, Gardenias, Holy, Ixora, Magnolia and certain grasses such as Bahia.  High pH usually shows as yellowing of foliage or an iron deficiency.

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Termite Biology which we should know

Termites occur in every state of the United States and parts of Canada. To date, they have not been reported in Alaska. They cause varying degrees of trouble, depending upon the geographical
location. The presence and abundance of termites in an area is determined by several factors including temperature, humidity, soil moisture and soil type. Because subterranean termites rely on soil moisture, they’re affected by soil types. In clay soils, moisture is

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