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Quick tip: How to take a soil sample

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The best way to gauge your soil’s pH is to take a sample from at least three different areas of your garden

 Want to test your soil? Here’s how:
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  • For each sample, dig a wedge-shaped hole 15 centimetres deep and set the soil aside. (If sampling the lawn, dig down five to 10 centimetres.)
  • Remove a scoop of soil from the bottom of each hole.
  • Combine the scoops of soil. 
  • Spread the mixture out to air dry on several sheets of clean paper.
  • When dry, collect approximately one cup (250 mL) of the mixture in a plastic container for testing; use either a pH testing kit or submit samples to a soil testing facility. 

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