Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Home and Garden: [header] How to measure soil moisture [title] Stick your finger 1-2 inches (2.5-5.1 cm) into the soil. [step] If you're just trying to get a general idea of how dry or moist your soil is, simply take a good look at it. If it's a light color, such as tan, and/or is hard and compacted together, then your soil is most likely on the drier side.

Ending1: It's always best to add a soil sample before you begin any type of soil testing. [title] Purchase test strips or a measuring tape to get a precise measurement. Ending2: This may mean that you need to water your soil more. [substeps] Keep in mind that some soil naturally looks lighter, despite the amount of moisture in it. Ending3: If it's slightly yellowish in shade, which indicates dampness, then your soil is probably dry. The same is true for black soil, which indicates dry. Ending4: [title] Wiggle your finger back and forth. [step] Next, turn your finger slowly from side to side in small circular movements.

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