51.   A slightly alkaline, well-draining soil is best, and good drainage is key.

52.   A slightly acidic soil is ideal.

53.   A well-draining, organically enriched soil is best.

54.   A. Northeastern soils are usually on the acid side, and adding lime to prevent them from becoming too acidic is an old farming tradition.

55.   A warm soil is important because a cold, damp soil promotes rot.

56.   A well-draining, organically enriched soil is ideal.

57.   A well-draining, sandy and slightly acidic soil is best.

58.   Abelia tolerates partial sun and is drought-resistant but likes water when the soil is dry.

59.   About a century ago farmers began abandoning the Northeast and moving to the Midwest, where the soils were better.

60.   Acidic soil usually occurs when the soil is compacted and anaerobic.