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February 6, 2024<\/span>
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Soil and foliar sampling are great tools for understanding a tree\u2019s health. Soil sampling will determine the nutrient content of the soil. Foliar sampling will show which nutrients the plant absorbs and the quantity. Accurate metrics allow arborists to determine how to address plant deficiencies or health.<\/p>\n

The Soil Sampling Process<\/h4>\n

Soil sampling can be at a specific location, such as your backyard, or over larger areas, such as crop fields. The size of the plot and the degree of tests will determine the number of samples collected. For most homeowners, 4-7 samples should suffice. The soil is taken from various depths<\/a>, mixed in a container, bagged, and labeled using a soil probe or spade.<\/p>\n

The samples are then taken to a laboratory, weighed and dried in an oven, measured and weighed again depending on the test, and then tested with physical and chemical means. The results are then recorded. Some standard soil tests<\/a> include:<\/p>\n