Additional Resources

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Soil Testing
 

• Soil Testing Returns through MSU Extension!                                                                                                                                                                                               https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/soil-testing-returns-through-msu-extension

• Don't Guess...Soil Test                                                                                                                                                                                                                       http://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/dont_guess_soil_test_get_your_home_lawn_and_garden_soil_test_kit_today

• Michigan State University Smart Gardening "Soil Testing" video
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kem9oPnyTTQ&feature=youtu.be
   
• MSU Soil and Plant Nutrient Lab
  http://www.spnl.msu.edu/
   
• Frequently Asked Questions at MSU Soil and Plant Nutrient Lab
  https://www.canr.msu.edu/spnl/common-questions

• Purchasing a Soil Test
  http://shop.msu.edu/product_p/bulletin-e3154.htm

Fertilization 101

• Soil pH Tipsheet
  https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/making_the_most_out_of_your_soil_test_ph_factsheet_now_available
   
• Fertilizer Basics:     https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/fertilizer_basics_for_the_smart_gardener

• Fertilizer Application Methods and Placement
  https://homesoiltest.msu.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/fertilizer_application_methods_and_placement_rebecca_finneran.pdf

Gardening

• Gardening in Michigan
  http://www.canr.msu.edu/home_gardening
   
• MSU Extension Smart Gardening
  https://www.canr.msu.edu/home_gardening/tip_sheets/
   

Protecting and Preserving Water Quality

• What can you do to reduce phosphorus?
  http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/smart_soils_what_you_can_do_to_reduce_phosphorus
   
• Protecting and Preserving Water Quality
  https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdard/phosphorus_flyer_2-9-11_376295_7.pdf

Lawns

• Home lawns
  https://www.canr.msu.edu/search?siteContext=&q=home+lawns&contentTypeOption=&tag=&search=Search#results
• Go Green Tipsheet
  http://msue.anr.msu.edu/uploads/files/3-20GoGreenTipSheet.pdf
   
• MSU Turf Team YouTube Channel
  www.youtube.com/user/msuturf
   

Vegetables

• Smart Fertilizer Use:  A Vegetable Garden Begins with a Soil Management Plan
  http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/smart_fertilizer_use_a_vegetable_garden_begins_with_a_soil_management_plan

Annual Flowers

• Fertilizing Annual Flowers and Ornamental Vegetables
  https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/files/Fertilizing_annual_flowers_and_ornamental_vegetables_Finneran.pdf

Perennial Flowers

• Fertilizing Newly Planted Perennials
  http://msue.anr.msu.edu/uploads/files/Fertilizing_newly_planted_perennials_Finneran.pdf
   
• Fertilizing Established Perennials
  http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/fertilizing_established_perennial_gardens_feed_em_and_weep

Trees and Shrubs

• Nutrition and Fertilization of Landscape Trees and Shrubs
  http://msue.anr.msu.edu/uploads/files/Nutrition_and_fertilization_BertCreggfinal.pdf

Fruits

• Spring Fertilization of Garden Fruits
  http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/spring_fertilization_of_garden_fruits
   
• Growing Backyard Small Fruits
  http://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/considerations_for_growing_backyard_small_fruit
   
• Growing Backyard Tree Fruits
  http://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/considerations_for_growing_backyard_tree_fruit

Additional Information

• Michigan State University Extension
  msue.anr.msu.edu
   
• MSU Extension Master Gardener Program
  http://www.canr.msu.edu/master gardener volunteer program/