On Sun, 09 May 2004 09:50:35 -0500, barbie gee
wrote:


I picked up a large bag of "garden soil" and only now see that it's
"acidy", for use around shrubs and the like.

If I want to use it as a potting soil, how can I de-acidify it?


Add some whiting. This is a form of calcium carbonate. It can be
purchased at most hardware and paint stores. In texture and
appearance it resembles four. Add 2 tablespoons per gallon of soil.
If you decide to use agriculture lime instead, add one teaspoon per
two gallons of soil.