Soil with a pH of less than 7.0 is called acidic soil.

Acidic soil is used for gardening throughout landscape which has a pH level below 7.0

Soil measuring a pH below 7.0. pH can be raised by adding lime to the soil, in small amounts, over a period of time. Plants may not be able to absorb nutrients from the soil if the soil pH is too low [..]

soil with pH lower than 7.0; adding garden lime (calcium carbonate) to the soil is a common practice used by gardeners to raise the pH level of soils that are too acid; the ideal pH for most vegetable [..]

Any soil with a pH lower than 7. Alkaline (basic) soil

A soil that has a pH below 7, typical of clay soils. Azaleas, camellias, dogwoods and roses like acidic soils.

Soil with a pH of less than 6.0 is called acidic soil. Hydrangeas growing in more acidic soils are less able to absorb nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and will produce blue hydrangea blooms. If you have acidic soil and prefer a pink hydrangea, see our Planting & Care section for tips.

Soil with a pH of less than 6.0 is called acidic soil.  Highly acidic soil can reduce a plant’s ability to absorb nutrients necessary for root and plant development.

Soil with a PH level of less than 7.0.

Soil containing a pH value under 7.0

A pH content of less than 6.5.