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'Don't Guess. Soil Test.'
Quick ReadFirst step: Soil testing can help gardeners save big on production costs
You can buy the most attractive plants in the greenhouse or order the best seeds, but they won't produce if your garden lacks nutrients.
A soil test is the best way to check growing potential and determine which, if any, fertilizers are needed. It eliminates the guesswork about soil chemistry.
A routine soil test is inexpensive — generally around $10 for residential growers. No charge...
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