Step by step - How to test soil the simple way
Whether you're trying to grow a picture-perfect lawn, prize winning vegetables or a nutritious paddock for your horses, it all starts with the soil. If your soil has the wrong pH or lacks the nutrients required to sustain your chosen grass or plants, you'll struggle to achieve the results you're looking for.
It's kind of like building a house: before you lay the first brick, you need to make sure the foundations are solid - and soil testing can help you lay those foundations.
What will soil testing tell me?
Carrying out a soil analysis will give you complete clarity on the status of your soil. You'll be able to find out its pH value, nutrient content and more, taking the guesswork out of growing plants or creating a nutritious paddock.
What are the advantages of soil testing?
If you're on the fence about getting your soil tested, here are a few of the stand-out benefits you should know...
- Gaining clarity on the condition of your soil will allow you to achieve quicker results - it'll save you the time and hassle of experimenting with different products, many of which won't work for you.
- It can save you money in he long run, because you will know exactly which products are required to get your soil to where it needs to be. There's no guesswork involved!
How do I carry out a soil test?
Soil testing is nowhere near as complicated a process as you might think. Here at ProGreen, we do all we can to make the process as efficient and straightforward as possible. Here's how it works...
- Select the appropriate soil analysis kit from our extensive range and place your order
- When the kit arrives, collect a soil sample and post it to the laboratory using the pre-paid envelope provided
- Once it reaches the lab, it will then be tested
- The data from the lab tests are then sent back to us, and compiled into a clear, easy to read report.
- Alongside the data, our FACTS-qualified experts will provide a written interpretation of the facts and figures. This will give you a clear picture of the condition of your soil, and will include personalised product recommendations to help get your soil to where it needs to be.
So, what are you waiting for? Get the clarity you're looking for by ordering one of our easy to use, DIY soil testing kits today.
