acid soil

American  

noun

1. a soil of acid reaction or having a predominance of hydrogen ions, tasting sour in solution.

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acid soil British  

noun

1. a soil that gives a pH reaction of below about 6, found especially in cool moist areas where soluble bases are leached away

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Example Sentences

If you have acid soil, you might need to add lime to shift to more alkaline conditions.

From Seattle Times

Take advantage of this dainty herb with a strong constitution by planting sweet woodruff where little else will thrive, such as around woody shrubs such as rhododendrons, kerria and hydrangeas, and beneath trees — even the dry shade and acid soil conditions at the base of a pine tree can’t stop this stalwart plant.

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The key to success is to provide conditions that emulate those found in the wild where native populations are thriving — namely, regular moisture, acid soil and cool roots.

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Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained acid soil.

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Heathers require full sun, good drainage and acid soil conditions, similar to what you’d provide for rhododendrons and azaleas.

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