Soil test

As I've begun to journey into the world of gardening, I keep hearing a lot about soil pH and how important it is. But, as I've stated before...

Soil testing tells a story. It reveals a lot about the health of your soil and what's in it. Or, more importantly, what's NOT in it.

Knowing what's in your dirt is an easy way to green up your thumb, but the test isn't a no-brainer. Here are some techniques to ace your soil test.

Soil tests yield vital information about the pH balance of your soil, its physical composition, and the nutrient base.

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When caught early enough, many common garden diseases or pests can be controlled. In some cases, however, catching specific diseases is necessary before the plants are put in the ground. Testing soil for pests and diseases can help. Click here to learn more.

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Home gardeners test their soil to help plants grow. But soil testing also helps construction pros build. Learn all about soil testing here.

If you don’t have a fancy soil testing kit, you can still conduct some simple tests to determine your soil’s composition and PH.

HGTV provides tips on how to improve your gardens clay soil.

What is Dirt Made of? Soil can be a mystery! Here's what's commonly in dirt and garden soil. It comes from different places and contains lots of different chemical elements. Most importantly, it helps our gardens grow healthy plants! #gardening #soil #compost #dirt #sustainability

How to test soil condition before working the soil

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Soil can be friend or foe to your lawn, either encouraging or hampering grass health. You can do everything right at the surface—watering, mowing, fertilizing—but the soil underneath could be thwarting your efforts. Fall is a good time to learn more about your yard’s soil and how it may be affecting your lawn’s health.

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Soil pH Test with a Colour Chart - An easy way to take a soil sample. Generally for most edibles, you want it to be in the slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.0-7.0. | The Micro Gardener

Plants have different preferences in soil texture, drainage, nutrients, and pH.

Getting soil pH right is invaluable. Proper pH makes it easier for roots to absorb essential nutrients. Learn all about it, here.

Believe it or not, there are a lot of interesting facts about healthy soil. These informative graphics provide a glimpse of just some of those secrets.