I can not seem to grow grass in my backyard. Where can I take a sample of the dirt so I know what to do. Can they also test to see what I should add to the soil to have better luck with my flowers. |
There was a time when each state university would test soils but that is no longer the case. Here are the soil labs they recommend: AgriEnergy Resources http://www.agrienergy.net/ 21417 1950 E Street Princeton IL 61356 Phone: (815) 872-1190 Fax: (815) 872-1928 [email protected] Alvey Laboratory ([url=ttp://www.alveylabs.com/]ttp://www.alveylabs.com/[/url] 1511 E. Main Street, PO Box 175 Belleville IL 62222 Phone: (618) 233-0445 Fax: (618) 233-7292 [email protected] Brookside Laboratories, Inc. http://www.blinc.com/ 308 S Main St. New Knoxville, OH 45871 Tel: 419-753-2448 Fax: 419-753-2949 [email protected] Central Illinois Soil Testing Labs 2689 Bowman Station Rd. Jerseyville, IL 62052 Tel: 618-498-1918 Fax: 618-498-1918 [email protected] Contact them for prices on their soil testing services. A soil test always includes recommendations for improving any problems found. |