1.   Blueberries need acid soil.

2.   Blueberry bushes need a very acid soil.

3.   As your bush has demonstrated, Sensation is hardy and willing, but no lilac can shine in the acid soil and deep shade suggested by those giant pines.

4.   After acid soil, the second critical element is moisture.

5.   Deciduous azaleas prefer acid soil and light shade, which is what the evergreen ones also prefer but seldom get on sunny front lawns.

6.   Hydrangeas also do not cotton to lime, which is good news for those of us with acid soil.

7.   It also requires acid soil and regular pruning.

8.   Remember when planting your herb garden that a little lime mixed in our acid soil will help fennel, rosemary, lavender and tarragon.

9.   Since the disease agent cannot thrive in acid soils, use an acidifying nitrogen fertilizer and elemental sulfur.

10.   Survey your site, keeping in mind that with a few exceptions, most mosses require shade, acid soil and good moisture.