06/16/2026
Don't Guess - Soil Test!
Plants require nutrients for healthy, productive growth. Applying fertilizer without conducting a baseline soil test may put gardeners at the risk of over fertilization. This can have negative effects on plant growth, create an imbalance in the soil environment, and can lead to pollution of local water resources.
Michigan State University Extension provides an easy to use soil test kit that can be purchased online from the MSU Extension Bookstore or from your local county MSU Extension office. https://homesoiltest.msu.edu/