Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Soil: Nutrients and Types
Does your lawn look puny? Are your plants stunted? The culprit could be your soil. Soil testing is one of the most over-looked, yet inexpensive methods used to determine which nutrients are lacking, and gives the correct fertilizer ratio to use.
Labels:
fertilizer,
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potasium,
soil nutrients,
soil testing
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How often should I take a soil sample from my garden?
ReplyDeleteIf you have had recent problems with fertility, take a soil sample every year, three months prior to planting. Otherwise, take a routine sample every three years.
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