In order to keep cool-season turfgrasses thriving, it’s important to make sure your soil is between a 6.5 and 7 on the pH scale. Often, pH levels fall below the optimum range creating acidic soil, which prevents your lawn from showing off its full potential.
If your soil test shows that your pH is less than optimum, a limestone treatment can get applied to raise its level into an ideal state and make the soil less acidic.
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Potassium (K) is an essential nutrient to soil and applying a treatment to your lawn is similar to you taking vitamins. The nutrient is naturally present within the soil, but if your test shows that the levels are less than optimum, providing your lawn with an application will help keep it vigorous and colorful.
A potassium application assists with root growth and development, which promotes better nutrient and water absorption. This strengthened root system will not only help the vigor of your lawn but also bring back its green color much sooner in the Spring than lawns that lack the nutrient.
Having a soil test performed on your lawn will help determine its specific needs by evaluating its nutrient levels. This is done by taking 10 to 12 plugs of soil around the entirety of your property to create a collective sample. The soil is then sent to a third party to assess its status.
We perform a soil test, free of charge, to all clients that sign up for a Lawn Shield program with us. We then provide repeat testing every three years to maintain soil durability and ensure the best conditions possible.
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