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How to measure soil moisture
Stick your finger 1-2 inches (2.5-5.1 cm) into the soil.
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.
This may mean that you need to water your soil more. Keep in mind that some soil naturally looks lighter, despite the amount of moisture in it.