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What is alkaline soil?

Soil with a pH above 7.0. Some plants like lavender and clematis prefer slightly alkaline conditions.

"Add lime to raise soil pH if your soil is too acidic for lavender."

Related Terms

Acidic Soil pH Amendment

Related Plant Guides

Lavender Clematis

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