Yes, I know I can head to the farmers market and pick up tomatoes for cheap. I know I don’t have to spend my summer mornings watering, weeding and pep talking the plants in my backyard garden. I ...
In the meantime, CSU Extension recommends Ward Laboratories in Kearney, Nebraska, for routine home garden soil testing. The test is $20, and you can find information about how to collect a sample ...
Parents might test the soil in their yard to see if hazardous amounts of lead or arsenic are present before installing a backyard playset for their children, or before beginning a new vegetable garden ...
Step 2. Take soil samples to the correct depth. If you use your shovel and a knife, dig a hole 4 to 6 inches deep. Take a slice of soil ½-inch thick at 4 to 6 inches deep and keep it on the shovel.