1. Soil Sample Presentation Amber Stacy

2. Location & Background Sample was taken from the backyard of my property in Greenville, TX. Land is used for gardening & recreation

4. Texture 62% Clay 30% Sand 8% Silt Therefore sample is a Clay

5. Color Hue describes the dominant visible spectral shade (or wavelength) of light that reaches the eye (the color we see) Value describes the relative lightness or darkness of the color in relation to neutral gray Chroma represents the relative purity, strength & saturation of color Hue/Value/Chroma is 10YR 3/2 (very dark grayish brown)

7. Soil Experiment Results Bulk Density = 1.25g/cm3 Particle Density = 2.4g/cm3 Porosity = 0.48% pH = 6.42 CEC (cation exchange capacity) = 1.54meq EC (electrical conductivity) = 17.35 mmhos/cm Organic Matter = 3.809%

8. Recommendations The EC (electrical conductivity) test should be repeated to verify because 17.35 mmhos/cm is very high If that is the true value, non-saline water should be used to flush some of the salinity out of the soil to lower the EC Repeat testing & flushing until EC reaches acceptable levels pH should be monitored to ensure that soil does not become too acidic over time

9. Conclusion The land is going to continue to be used for gardening & recreation I currently have a single 6x8 & two 40x6 raised beds used for fruit, vegetable, & herb gardening However, original soil is not being used as planting medium Brought in 26 yards of professional organic bedding soil 40% Screened/Sieved Top Soil 40% Plant Matter & Manure Based Compost 10% Sand 10% Mulch