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If the soil is already alkaline, consider using alternatives like neem oil or lime instead.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The flower color is affected by soil pH; acid soils cause flowers to be blue; alkaline soil causes pink flowers.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Success is dependent on being planted in sunny locations with moist, well-drained, and neutral to slightly alkaline pH soils.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Baking soda is alkaline, so washing herbs in baking soda destroys vitamin C.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The flower color is affected by soil pH; acid soils cause flowers to be blue; alkaline soil causes pink flowers.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Success is dependent on being planted in sunny locations with moist, well-drained, and neutral to slightly alkaline pH soils.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Baking soda is alkaline, so washing herbs in baking soda destroys vitamin C.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Alkaline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alkaline. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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alkaline
adjective
al·ka·line
ˈal-kə-lən 
-ˌlīn
-ˌlīn
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an alkali : basic
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