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Hello,
1. I want to confirm you still do soil testing,
2. is there any place in metro Detroit where I can purchase the mailer or is it only availabl...
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Asked November 28, 2025, 3:26 PM EST
Hello,
1. I want to confirm you still do soil testing,
2. is there any place in metro Detroit where I can purchase the mailer or is it only available in East Lansing or online.
thank you.
Oakland County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello and thank you for your question.
1) Yes, we still do soil testing. You can purchase soil sample bags through Michigan State University Extension and receive recommendations directly from MSU. A&L Labs analyze the soil samples and send results to MSU Extension where a recommendation will be generated and sent to you by expert MSU Extension staff. All MSU recommendations utilize the latest research and follow state laws and guidelines.
2) Home Lawn and Garden soil self-mailers including sample bags are available for purchase through local MSU Extension offices (https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/county). We have two offices in Detroit: Office Locations - Wayne County
I would recommend calling during business hours to verify they have kits in stock before visiting the office.
Best of luck!
1) Yes, we still do soil testing. You can purchase soil sample bags through Michigan State University Extension and receive recommendations directly from MSU. A&L Labs analyze the soil samples and send results to MSU Extension where a recommendation will be generated and sent to you by expert MSU Extension staff. All MSU recommendations utilize the latest research and follow state laws and guidelines.
2) Home Lawn and Garden soil self-mailers including sample bags are available for purchase through local MSU Extension offices (https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/county). We have two offices in Detroit: Office Locations - Wayne County
I would recommend calling during business hours to verify they have kits in stock before visiting the office.
Best of luck!
