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Is there an easy way to measure soil compaction?

April 26, 2017Compaction easy measure soil

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Is there an easy way to measure soil compaction?

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You can check your soil with a shovel. If you can easily remove a soil sample 4 to 6 inches deep, aeration is probably not necessary. If you have difficulty removing a sample or find the sample has a shallow root system and is difficult to break up, aerating is a good idea.