Friday, May 20, 2022

Now offering soil testing





 Mr. Backyard soil testing!

Hello friends and neighbors. I want to share with you some of the many benefits of choosing me to do your soil testing.

1) soil test can be hard to understand and its helpful to have someone explain it to you.

2) I offer soil testing from M.S.U soil and science department. Having a lab test done on your flower beds or lawn can save you a lot of money by measuring needed amendments

3) No commitment. You can hire me to take the lab test and explain it so you can add amendments yourself. Or ill do it all for you.

Below is a sample reading I took earlier in late Aproril 


"Flowers, Perennials" Soil Test Report for Andrew Dail "back" (Apr 25, 2022, #6T6T93)


Below OptimumOptimumAbove Optimum
Phosphorus (P)34 ppm
Potassium (K)159 ppm
Magnesium (Mg)284 ppm
Calcium (Ca)2754 ppm
CEC16.5 meq/100 g
Soil TypeMineral (Loam)*For more information on each individual nutrient, or the bar graph, click on the underlined word.
Soil pH7.3
Lime Index0
Organic Matter17.2 %



sample recommendation  #2

Organic Matter Recommendation

Organic matter in your soil is 17.2%. Your soil has an adequate level of organic matter and no further actions need to be taken. Mulching gardens annually with 1" of organic mulches can help maintain soil organic matter and reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer you need to apply. You can reduce your fertilizer rate by 1/2







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Conclusion. 

Not knowing the exact nutrients in your soil leads to some or all of the following. 

1) overfeeding
2) overpaying
3) over polluting 

Soil testing is recommended once a year or every two years. Overfeeding leads to paying more for fertilizer than needed. It can also leach into underground waterways causing algal blooms in nearby ponds and lakes. 

When you call for your landscaping needs, don't forget to ask about soil testing for garden beds and for your lawn. It will save you lots of money by testing before feeding and keep your plats healthy at the same time. 


Why work so hard! Call Mr. Backyard!



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