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Landscape Newsletter Summer 2001
Completing a Soil Analysis
The first step toward preparing a site for planting is to undertake a soil analysis. The soil on a particular site can vary from one section to the next - it is important to understand the condition of the soil so you can make the appropriate plant selection. With a soil test, you will be able to select the best plants for the existing soil conditions, or if necessary, recondition your soil to improve its quality.
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SOIL TYPE |
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Soil Test |
Sandy Loam |
Silty Loam |
Loam |
Clay Loam |
Clay |
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Soil Cast |
cast will not break when handled carefully |
cast will not break when handled carefully |
cast can be freely handled without breaking |
cast will endure considerable handling without breaking |
cast may be molded into many shapes without breaking |
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Soil Thread |
thread is readily broken, thick and crumbly |
thread is readily broken, thick and crumbly |
thread can be pointed to pencil lead thickness that is readily broken |
thread is strong and can be rolled to a pinpoint |
thread is strong and elastic and can be rolled to a pinpoint |
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Soil Ribbon |
soil will not form a ribbon |
soil will not form a ribbon |
soil will form a short, thick ribbon that easily breaks |
soil will form a thin ribbon that breaks easily |
soil will form a long, thin ribbon that does not easily break |