Soil Testing

Q. Where can I go to have my soil tested?

A. Soil testing lists the results of general soil fertility. Test results include essential nutrients for plants, pH, as well as suggestions for fertilization applications. Some soil testing labs also test for the presence of heavy metals. An up-to-date list of soil testing labs is provided by the University of Illinois Extension and can be found at www.urbanext.illinois.edu/soiltest/.