Taking Soil Samples

Taking soil samples is necessary when doing a soil test. There is a correct procedure in getting soil samples. Below is how to collect a soil sample for use in soil testing. Soil sampling is not as easy as taking any sample of your soil. You need to follow the procedure in getting soil samples below.

How to collect a soil sample?

In soil sampling, use a core device, auger, trowel, spade or other tool to collect core soil samples from 6 inches in depth or 3 inches on established lawns. You soil samples should be uniform in diameter.

How many soil samples should I take?

Take 10 or more core soil samples, at random from the test area.

What is the procedure after taking soil samples?

After taking soil samples, combine and crumble and then blend the soil samples thoroughly in a clean container, removing any stones, grass or roots.

How to take soil samples if my lawn has areas of different soil conditions?

Collect soil samples from each area of different soil conditions.