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DIY Soil Analysis: What TYPE of Soil Do You Have

Are you curious about the type of soil in your garden? In this video, I'll take you through three easy methods to analyze your soil at home! Identifying your soil type is the foundation of a healthy garden, and it can help you make better decisions for your plants, from choosing the right crops to optimizing your soil's fertility. We'll cover: The Sausage Test - Learn how to judge your soil by touch and consistency. The Jar Test – A simple and effective method to determine whether your soil is sandy, loamy, or clay-heavy. pH Testing – Find out how to test your soil's acidity or alkalinity with easy-to-find tools. For those of you living in urban or industrial areas, you might want to send a soil sample to a lab first, to check for potential contaminants. If you're gardening in a city or near industry, this is an important safety step! Join me as I show you how easy it is to get hands-on with your soil and understand the foundation of a successful garden! Don't forget to subscribe for more gardening tips and DIY solutions. Timestamps below: Chapters: 00:28 Disclaimer 01:20 Welcome to the slope 02:25 Top Test 1: Sausage Test 03:14 Top Test 2: Jar Test 04:38 Top Test 3: PH Test 06:43 Bottom Test 1: Sausage Test 08:04 Bottom Test 2: Jar Test 09:10 Soil Pyramid diagram 09:30 Bottom Test 3: PH Test 10:26 Jar Test Concluding thoughts 10:36: Ideal soil ratios 11:04 Why you should test your soil 11:36 Tell me your thoughts?