Might the results from the soil test influence the types of plants that I choose for my garden or landscape?
A. Yes. If you are planting a large area it may be more realistic to choose plants that will be competitive in your native soil than to add large amounts of amendments. For example, it would be easier to plant drought resistant plants in sandy soils, acid-loving plants in the more acidic soils of the mountains, or salt tolerant plants in saltier soils. The primary toxic salts are sodium chloride, sulfate, and boron.
