Description

As Toronto and the GTA has generally more alkaline (basic) soil, some plants that like more acidic soil need a bit of extra help to thrive. This is where Fafard’s low pH soil comes in! With a low pH value, this soil will introduce more acidity to the plants that need it, to really making your plants shine. Other characteristics of this soil include:

• Improves the colour of azaleas, rhododendrons and blue hydrangeas
• Rapid plant growth thanks to the bark and compost includded
• Approved for organic gardening

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Wondering if this soil is right for you? Here is a list of plants that prefer acidic soil:

Plants that prefer a very acidic soil (pH 4.0 – 5.4) :

Bog Rosemary, Azalea, Blueberry, Heather, Sweet Pepperbrush, Hydrangea, Laurel, Rhododendron, Bearberry, Wintergreen

Plants that prefer a slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.0) :

Serviceberry, Chokeberry, Blue Beech, White and Red Oak, Sweetfern, Alternate-Leaved Dogwood, False Cypress, Spruce, Fern, Strawberry, Raspberry, Witch-Hazel, Holly, Yew, Magnolia, Larch, Hemlock, Fir