Soil testing is a free service provided to any grower in the state of North Carolina. Soil testing is an analysis to assess available nutrient status of the soil and includes interpretation, evaluation and fertilizer recommendation based upon the result of chemical analysis and various other considerations. Conducting a soil test can provide you valuable information to produce optimal results in your garden. Several great reasons to conduct a soil test in your garden include:
- The particular variety of fertilizer appropriate for flowers, shrubs and lawns
- The surplus or deficiency of nutrients in your soil
- Amount of metals in your soil
- The method of application and amount of amendments and/or fertilizers to improve soil quality
- The method for adjusting Ph levels for optimum growth habits in acid loving plants such as azaleas and rhododendrons or alkaline loving plants such as scabiosa and clematis
Estimated soil testing times in North Carolina are at 7 weeks for 2013 so now is the perfect time to send in your samples. I have included two links in this article that will greatly increase your knowledge base in regards to soil testing and emphasize the importance of it in creating a beautiful garden.
North Carolina State University
Department of Soil Science
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Agronomic Services-Soil Testing
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