Soil Testing and Gardening
Let's talk dirty... as in soil that is.
If you're thinking of starting your own garden or if you've struggled to grow happy, healthy plants in the past soil testing can help you find out why. Plants can be picky when it comes to what they like. Some of those prickly little fellas won't grow in just any old dirt! Testing the soil in your garden will allow you to know the pH of your garden in order to cater to these stubborn greens.
Soil testing allows you to monitor levels of all the yummy nutrients your plants need to thrive such as calcium, sodium, potassium and copper. One of the more popular places to inquire about soil tests in Wisconsin is through UW-Madison. The process is pretty simple.
1) gather the sample, 2) bring the kit to the lab to be analyzed, 3) wait for your results, 4) have happy plants!
UW-Milwaukee also offers assistance with soil testing. For anyone who may be reading this in a land far, far away from Wisconsin have no fear! You can pick up your very own DIY soil testing kit from most hardware shops such as Lowe's or Home Depot. I'm all for DIY but, if you want to ensure you avoid a Pinterest style epic fail you can also contact your local extension service to see what they offer. If all else fails look it up online and you'll be sure to find a plethora of information.
Life's a garden. Dig it.
If you're thinking of starting your own garden or if you've struggled to grow happy, healthy plants in the past soil testing can help you find out why. Plants can be picky when it comes to what they like. Some of those prickly little fellas won't grow in just any old dirt! Testing the soil in your garden will allow you to know the pH of your garden in order to cater to these stubborn greens.
Soil testing allows you to monitor levels of all the yummy nutrients your plants need to thrive such as calcium, sodium, potassium and copper. One of the more popular places to inquire about soil tests in Wisconsin is through UW-Madison. The process is pretty simple.
1) gather the sample, 2) bring the kit to the lab to be analyzed, 3) wait for your results, 4) have happy plants!
UW-Milwaukee also offers assistance with soil testing. For anyone who may be reading this in a land far, far away from Wisconsin have no fear! You can pick up your very own DIY soil testing kit from most hardware shops such as Lowe's or Home Depot. I'm all for DIY but, if you want to ensure you avoid a Pinterest style epic fail you can also contact your local extension service to see what they offer. If all else fails look it up online and you'll be sure to find a plethora of information.
Life's a garden. Dig it.
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