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Garden Soil Health, Fertilizing, and Composting Resources

Soil Testing

Sampling lawn and garden soils

Soil Test submission form

Understanding Your Soil Test Results

UW Soil and Forage Lab

Fertilizer Calculator

Soil Amendments

Organic Soil Conditions

Lowering pH

Soil Contaminants in Community Gardens

Fertilizer

Garden Fertilization

Composting

Build your own composters:

Master Composter Self Study Course

Making and Using Compost in the Garden

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