Re: Sandy Soils test?

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Lynn
Try the Extension office.  If they cannot do it, they should have a  lab 
somewhere at Purdue that can.
Kate

In a message dated 4/1/2008 9:18:23 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
ljenks@tds.net writes:

There is  an HOA board which claims they must irrigate the lawns 
(excessively)  because their soil is sandy. Not likely in clay/loam 
Indiana, but are  there actual tests, or is that a judgement call by a 
professional looking  at the soil? I don't live there, but am 
assisting a friend as she fights  the HOA for forced irrigation 
practices in this age of water conservation  issues.
Can these tests be professionally done? These people won't talk to  
anyone unless they are "professionals."  The irrigation  
"professionals" have convinced them to water, water, water or the  
lawns will turn brown! UGH.

Lynn Jenkins
Indiana Living  Green, Inc.
a Hoosier's guide to a sustainable  lifestyle
www.IndianaLivingGreen.com
Lynn@IndianaLivingGreen.com
317.769.3456
317-769-5756  Fax  
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