Taking a Soil Sample

Don't assume your soil alone is adequate for your landscaping needs-have a soil test done by your county Extension agent. By testing your soil, your Extension agent can discover what's missing.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Extension Soil Testing Laboratory
• Gardening Tips: Soil Testing
• Soil Testing in Baker County

UF/IFAS Publications

• Soil Testing--Brevard (PDF)
• Soil Testing--Indian River (PDF)

Other Sites

• Be Smart, Be Thrifty, Be Cool-Get Your Soil Tested--WHYY Public Radio (Penn.)
• Know Your Soil--Environmental Protection Agency (PDF)
• Soil Testing--Clemson Extension
• Soil Testing is an Excellent Investment--Ohio State University Extension
• Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Garden and Wildlife Food Plots--University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences