I have violets growing under a tree...I know that violets like neutral soil, about pH 7. The Soil is at pH 5.5 right now, and they are yellowing a bit. I know that coffee grounds make the soil more acidic, but I didn't know if there was anything out there (maybe baking soda) that would make the soil more alkaline.
2006-06-23 10:49:42 · 8 answers · asked by Citysides 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I know lime will lower the acidity, but I am looking for household stuff. The ashes from the fireplace is a good suggestion. How about Baking soda or egg shells?
2006-06-24 04:10:17 · update #1
Eggshells or ashes from the fireplace or any wood fire will reduce the acidity of the soil.
2006-06-23 10:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to your local garden center and purchase lime ( not the fruit), It will come in a powder form. Till the soil and mix in the lime. It will lower the acid in the soil considerably.
2006-06-23 17:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by ND M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lime / Limestone (not the fruit, the soil conditioner that you can buy in the Garden Center)
2006-06-23 18:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add dolomite or hydrated lime or chalk to the soil.
2006-06-23 17:53:07 · answer #4 · answered by Bruce H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put lime down with a garden spreader.
2006-06-23 22:23:00 · answer #5 · answered by Koko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lime or potash(from a wood stove or fireplace)
2006-06-23 22:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add Gypsum. You can get it at any Garden center.
2006-06-23 17:52:22 · answer #7 · answered by Jay T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pee on it.
2006-06-23 17:52:27 · answer #8 · answered by marcus_aurelius 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋