A complete listing of New Hampshire's important forest soils by county. Important forest soils groupings help landowners and managers evaluate the relative productivity of soils and understand patterns of plant succession and how soil and site interactions influence management decisions.

Lime is applies directly to the soil of your lawn to increase the soil pH.

Lead is a naturally occurring element that is present in all soils at very low concentrations of less than 50 parts per million (ppm). Elevated levels of lead in the soil are usually due to contamination.

Describes what a soil test is and why one is needed; how and when to take samples; and how the results are used to develop recommendations for fertilizing or liming the soil.

The soil testing lab takes your soil sample and runs a small portion of the sample through a series of sophisticated test equipment. The results provide a chemical inventory of the soil – clues as to the quantity of nutrients or elements in the soil and their availability for plant growth.