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Check Acid Needs of Shrubs Near House Foundation

"Don't plant acid loving shrubs or trees too close to the foundation or, if you must, take care to treat them regularly to a dose of acid soil-conditioner such as aluminum sulfate."

According to our Almanac, certain foundations can seep basic calcium compounds into the soil that can actually poison your plants.

So the danger isn't that the plants could hurt your foundation, it's that your foundation can hurt your plants. This is important if the plants are trying to grow are blueberries or strawberries.

Some of the shrubs, vines, and whatevers that produce good food to eat love acid rich soil.

So how do we make soil more acidic?

1. For small gardens, try using sphagnum peat aka "peat moss".

2. Add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar for each gallon of water.

3. Buy fertilizer that has ammonium nitrate or ammonium sulfate.

Some gardening soil will tell you right on the package "ACID SOIL".

Not be confused with actual acid that can burn you.

Recreational Acid

You don't want your garden dwelling birds and squirrels having bad trips in your front yard.

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