Late winter is a helpful time to do soil sampling

Taking soil samples is an important step in maintaining soil health and maximizing your plant growth. Good crop, grass and landscape production often require the application of fertilizer and lime in the spring, so late winter soil sampling will help you prepare for what you need to apply. Understanding the makeup of the soil will help you maximize growth and minimize input cost. Soil sampling will help you understand the makeup of your soil. The samples can determine current pH levels, fertility levels of principal nutrients (Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus) and nutrients that need to be added to your soil. Knowing these things about your soil will help you figure out the amount of fertili