Wondering if your soil is alkaline or acidic ? Well....without doing extensive testing, here are ways to get an idea of your soil's pH . Remember - to get an accurate pH and makeup of your soil, you will need to submit samples to your local extension office for them to send to their labs (the most common way) or you can test through a home soil test kit . Alkaline : Take a soil sample that will be about 2 cups of your soil and add a couple of drops of cider vinegar over the top. If it fizzes, you have alkaline soil . To reduce the alkalinity , add organic matter high in acid such as aluminum...