Clay soil is plentiful in our area and preparing the soil is
essential for a healthy garden. I have
tried the local cooperative extension and received a report back through a
website. This did require going to the
local agriculture extension office and picking up the forms and boxes. After sending in, it took a few weeks to see result. The report was free and the results were
recommendations on fertilizers based on the makeup of your soil.
Below are a couple of other resources that I like:
1. I found
this detailed soil analysis at a United States Department of Agriculture
website. They’ve mapped the country, analyzed soils and made the data available
to all in a free detailed report. Click here to
access it.
To
use application click on the big WWS green start button; then click on
address and enter yours. A map will come up of your neighborhood. Click on
the AOI button and place the red box around your yard. Then click on the Soil
Map tab and follow directions.
At
the end, click on Shopping Cart to order your custom report. Download
it immediately or have it sent later via email. It’s free.
Once
you know your soil type or types, you probably will have to improve the
ground before planting.
2. Great
directions on do-it-yourself soil testing is available at http://organicgardening.about.com/od/soil/a/easysoiltests.htm
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