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How To Tell If Your Garden Soil Is Ready For Planting With A Drainage Test

Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage ...
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Q: Is there a “perc test” for gardens? How do I know if my soil is well-draining?

A: For a true percolation test, often done during construction or installation of a septic system, a hole approximately 1 foot in width and depth is dug. Once filled with water, if it drains at a rate ...
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Garden Talk: Look at an actual soil test, and how to fix your soil

To have our best gardens, we need to know our soil. A soil test is the single best piece of information you can obtain for your garden. Here’s my soil test as an example, and what kind of ...