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Reminder that soil testing via VegeSafe/GardenSafe is free (www.360dustanalysis.com)

submitted 1 month ago by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/gardeningaustralia@aussie.zone

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This service is free via the EPA - apply through GardenSafe in Victoria and VegeSafe for the rest of Australia). The only cost is postage. You may choose to donate but it’s not compulsory.

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[–] mycatsays@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

Did mine a couple of years ago after reading an article about the potential for lead in soils in residential areas.

Thankfully my yard is fine, only the drip line of the house shows elevated lead (probably was originally painted with lead paint). So we just won't put food plants in the beds next to the house.