7. Conduct a Home Soil pH Check

Supplies needed: a bowl, water, vinegar, baking soda, and two tablespoons of soil
Making It Cost: $5*
Although soil pH testers cost $7 to $12 at places like Amazon and Walmart, you may use the “Pantry pH Test” to test the pH of your soil at home. You will need a bowl, a half-cup of vinegar, and two tablespoons of the soil you wish to test for this test. If the soil fizzes when placed in vinegar, it is alkaline soil.

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It’s time for another test if it doesn’t fizz. You will need distilled water and a half-cup of baking soda for this one. Use two fresh tablespoons of distilled water to wet the soil. Add a half-cup of baking soda after that. Your soil is acidic if the mixture fizzes.