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Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

Importance of Testing Your Soil

Have you thought about testing your soil or getting it tested? This testing is not as difficult as you might think.

Since most plants have specific soil preferences; for example, azaleas prefer slightly acidic, while others such as geraniums prefer less acid, a PH test can save you money by helping you know which plants will do best in your garden.

Because some adjustments may require a few months to take effect, early spring is one of the best times to test your soil. Samples should be taken when the soil is fairly dry because wet soil can give a false reading.

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