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.
Preparing the Soil. Raspberries and Blackberries prefer a soil pH of 5.6 to 6.2; acid soils may require applications of ground limestone to increase the pH.Soil testing information is available from your county Cooperative Extension office. You can improve the level of organic matter in the soil with good compost.reparing the Soil. Raspberries and Blackberries prefer a soil pH of 5.6 to 6.2; acid soils may require applications of ground limestone to increase the pH.