Vegetable Garden Near Dead Oak Stump: Check pH, Not Oak Toxins

Garden around an old oak stump: soil seemed great initially, but plants now yellowing. Owner suspects oak soil deficiency.

Real Issues

• Oak soils tend acidic—test pH; target 6.5. Likely need lime.
• Yellowing = nutrient deficiency, water issues, or disease—not "oak soil."
• Take soil sample + leaves to garden center for diagnosis.

Don't blame the oak. Fix pH and drainage.