Soil Testing
What to do, and why you should do it!
What Soiling Testing Does
Soil testing is just that; it tests soil samples from your yard to determine what nutrients it has, and if it has any nutrient deficiencies. It also helps you to find out the drainage capability, contamination or any diseases that the soil may have. This can help you to find out what would grow best in your yard, or what you need to add to the soil to make it better for growing stuff. Everyone should take a soil sample, because in North Carolina, it is free. It can only help you as a homeowner to have a better, and prettier yard.
When to Take a Soil Test
You can take a soil test any time of the year. The test takes a couple of weeks or even longer. You want to have enough time to get back the results, and do anything that you would need to to fix anything before you need to plant flowers in the spring. If you plan on planting anything in the spring you should take a soil test in the fall; if you want to plant something in the fall, then take a sample in the spring.
Steps to Taking a Soil Test
Step 1
Go to your local extension agency and get soil information sheets, and a carton for your soil sample. You need to make sure to clean the supplies well, as not to contaminate the sample. Then you take one composite sample from each uniform area(different places around your yard). Take 10 to 15 small cores from the larger sample. Take core slices about 4 inches deep for normal lawns, and 6 inches for fields.
Step 2
Mix the cores together in a clean bucket and then take a sample of about one pint to represent the area sampled. You must complete the sample information sheet and carton information. Draw a map and keep records of where you sampled and sample numbers.
Step 3
Mail in your soil sample along with the information sheet to the Agronomic Division Soil Test Lab in Raleigh for a free soil test.. DO NOT take samples from unusual areas in your yard like yellow or dead patches, you will get inaccurate results.
Guaranteed to make your yard better!
Soil testing will only benefit you
You get a free way of telling you what to do to improve your soil. All your neighbors will be jealous of your beautiful flowers growing in the perfect lawn.
Soil Testing is GREAT!
It is free, and helps you to grow pretty flowers. Who doesn't love flowers?
Email: soil@testing.com
Website: soiltest.com
Location: Yard
Phone: (252)764-5837
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Twitter: @soil_tests