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soil testing #864703
Asked April 16, 2024, 9:23 AM EDT
Where can I get my soil tested? I have a lot of moss on my Lawn. what can I do about that.
Marquette County Michigan
Expert Response
Home Lawn and Garden soil self-mailers including sample bags are available for purchase through local MSU Extension offices (https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/county) or even easier through the MSU Bookstore at https://shop.msu.edu/collections/garden-lawn/products/bulletin-e3154 where they are mailed directly to you. The self-mailers cost $26 and look similar to previous self-mailers if you happen to be familiar with those.
Commercial soil sample bags can only be purchased in person at MSU Extension offices. The cost for the commercial samples is $18 and does not include shipping costs to A&L Labs.
Please note it is important clients purchase the correct sample bag (Home Lawn and Garden vs. Commercial). There are different recommendations for commercial and home lawn and garden samples.
Thank you for reaching out. Best wishes this growing season!
*New information from the MSU Extension Soil Team*
Testing for heavy metals, pesticide residue on soil and plants and labs that test for PFOS can be found here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/testing-for-contaminants-in-soil-water-and-plants