Lawn Maintenance Planner

The Jar Test (5 minutes + wait time)

1. Dig up a sample of soil from 10cm below the surface
2. Fill a clear jar 1/3 full with soil, add water to near the top
3. Add a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid, shake well
4. Leave undisturbed for 24 hours
5. The soil will settle in layers: sand (bottom), silt (middle), clay (top)
6. The layer proportions tell you your soil type