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.
Scientists have found that the ideal overall pH for optimum absorption of most nutrients is 6.8, slightly acidic. With 6.8 being the ideal, a good gardener should seek to amend his soil to achieve a soil pH of 6.8 or at least come close to it. Any soil that has a pH range within 6.3 to 7.3 is considered good.