| I have a lot of grab grass in one particular spot. I have put new soil and planted new seed. For some reason the good seed turns into this ugly crab grass. How can we get rid of it. Where can I call to test my soil? Is there a charge? |
| You can use Scotts? Turf Builder? With Halts? Crabgrass Preventer to prevent crabgrass and provide feeding to your lawn. Be sure to apply according to label directions. There is a fee for soil testing through private labs. The fees begin at 15-25 dollars. You can contact your local Cooperative Extension office for a list of recommended labs. Here are a few suggestions: Western Agricultural Laboratories 1311 Woodland Avenue Suite 1 Modesto, CA 95351 www.al-labs-west.com Telephone: (209) 529-4080 Soil and Plant Labs Inc. PO Box 153, Santa Clara, CA 95052-0153 352 Mathew Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050 www.soilandplantlaboratory.com Telephone: (408) 727-0330 JMLord, Inc. 267 N. Fulton St. Fresno, CA 93701 www.jmlordinc.com Telephone: (559) 268-9755 Monarch Laboratory 563 E. Lindo Chico CA 95926 www.monarchlaboratory.com Telephone (530) 343-5818 |
