Soil Nutrient Variability in Southern Piedmont Soils
http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/periodicals/cses/1996-10/1996-10-01.html
When sampling soil, it is usually recommended that one collect a small amount of soil from a number of locations within a field, then mix the soil together in a pail for a good, representative sample. The reasoning behind this approach is that soil nutrient level tends to vary across a field due to the heterogenous nature of soil.
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Soil Organic Matter
http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/htmpubs/LawnGarden/2288.htm
Organic matter makes up only a small part of the soil. However, even in small amounts, organic matter is very important. This fact sheet answers some basic questions about soil organic matter.
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Some Facts About Soil Basics
http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uc102.pdf
This publication is an introduction to the origins of soils and how they influence capabilities and uses of soils.
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Testing Your Soil
http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/htmpubs/LawnGarden/2286.htm
This publication explains the benefits and process of testing your soil.
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