some like acidic soil while others like alkaline at the opposite end of the spectrum. Our gardening experts will explain everything you need to know about testing your soil’s acidity below.

The alkaline diet encourages you to eat foods that are alkaline (or basic, meaning they have a pH greater than 7), instead of those that are acidic. The theory is that foods that make your body ...

a problem for us since our soil leans in an alkaline direction and most plants — vegetables, fruit trees, many ornamentals and even California natives — grow best in a slightly acidic pH.