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CONSUMER HORTICULTUREC ollecting soil Samples for TestingKyle Daniel & Rosie Lerner, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Jason Ackerson, Department of AgronomyA previous version of this publication was written by Mike Dana and Rosie Credits: All photos by the authors except Figure 1 by Mary your landscape and garden soil for its nutrient status is an easy and relatively inexpensive planning tool. Yet, it is all too common for landscapers and gardeners to apply fertilizer, lime, sulfur, or other materials to their soils without knowing the current status of their soils. Sometimes, these applications may do more harm than good.
in these soils. You should only apply lime or sulfur on the basis of a soil test. Things to Consider Before You Sample . To get an accurate soil test, you need to carefully collect and prepare soil samples. This section describes how to collect a good sample. Get the Right Tool . A soil probe (Figure 2) or auger is ideal for taking soil samples.
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