Do you know what type of soil you have in your yard? What does the condition of your soil says about its health? One way to get better acquainted with your soil is to take a soil core sample. Doing so is similar to using a periscope of sorts to take a closer and more speculative look at what lies beneath your soil’s surface.

You can buy a special T-handled core sampler, or you can just use a spade or trowel. Doing this can help you to identify problems as they relate to your soil, and from there a diagnosis can be made. Doing this can aid you in improving the way in which you water your soil.

Having the healthiest soil around and using water in the wisest possible way will not only save you time and money, but it also will enable you to conserve the resources you have, and it will take away the need to use any type of chemicals on your soil. A healthier garden and lawn is much easier to take care of and will look as though it is brimming with life because it will be!

How to Take a Soil Core Sample

If you decide to use a spade or trowel to do the sample, you need to carefully lift a slice of soil that is shaped like a wedge. Don’t worry about messing up your yard. Once you are finished you can simply put the remaining soil back into place, and it will soon look as if you had never removed it in the first place.

If you decide to use a T-handled core sampler, then lean on it and push the sampler three to six inches down into the ground. If the soil is damp or a little wet, it will be easier to maneuver. However, if your soil is dry or is very closely packed, then you may find that it is necessary to twist the sampler from side to side as you push down on it.

Take samples from a couple of different locations in your yard. In particular, if your soil starts to look a little different, then sampling is recommended.

Tweet This Post