Often simpler to update, living room renovations cost an average of $2201 and dining rooms $1938, compared to $974 for a hallway, $2394 for a staircase, and $1802 for an office.
2. Test the soil's acidity. Tomatoes favor a more acidic soil with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8. Use a pH soil testing kit, available at home improvement and garden stores, to test the pH levels of the soil.
Test the pH of your soil. Use litmus paper or another testing kit to determine how acidic or neutral your soil is. Onions need a pH range of 6 to 7.5 in order to grow. 1  Drop the pH by digging in manure or compost.  Raise the pH by adding ground agricultural lime into the soil.