May 27, 2009 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits
For a Greener Garden, Test Your Soil Before Planting
Whether you’re looking to improve your home’s curb appeal, or to master a tomato and basil salad, testing your garden soil before planting is a wise, and low-cost investment.
The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides useful, practical and research-based information to interested parties from agricultural producers to home gardeners on subjects such as lawn care, home canning, financial management, frost dates, soil testing and weeds.
Contact your local office and test your soil’s pH, nutrient level, and soil type. Some adjustments now could make the difference in your growing season.
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1 Comment
May 27th, 2009 at 6:20 am
Interesting service. I wonder if it can also test the lead content of the soil – a problem in a lot of city back yards.
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