LAWN SOIL AMENDMENTS

Lawn Limestone Treatment

Fertilizing lawns and making sure they are free from weeds and insects are great measures that any homeowner should take.

However, there are many cases where lawns will struggle to have optimum color and vigor. The culprit is often the lack of nutrients within the soil.

Having a soil test done on your property is the best way to determine your lawn’s specific needs and ensure the best conditions possible. For Pennsylvania soil, we focus on lime and potassium levels.

Benefits of Lawn Nutrient Applications

Lawns that lack proper nutrients and grow in acidic soil conditions will always remain at a disadvantage. Nutrients, whether naturally found in the soil or supplemented with regular fertilizer applications, will only get partially used by grass plants in soil with low pH and potassium levels. This can often result in lawns not being as vigorous or green as they should be.

A lawn limestone treatment will not only help your soil release valuable nutrients to your grass but it will also help you to ultimately see fewer weeds that thrive in low soil pH. You can, and should, use lawn weed control treatments to remediate weedy situations, but that is only treating symptoms of an underlying problem in the soil. Another benefit of a proper soil pH is its impact on microbial life. Soil contains microorganisms that naturally break down thatch (a naturally-occurring layer of dead grass parts). If the thatch layer builds up past ½”, it can contribute to pest infestations and other negative grass health issues.

A lawn potassium treatment will keep your lawn strong and vigorous. The application will strengthen your grass’ roots which will inherently allow the lawn to access more water and nutrients than before. In turn, this makes your lawn less susceptible to environmental stressors like heat and drought. These strong grass roots can also assist with microbial life and provide natural aeration and oxygen to the grass plant itself. All in all, potassium is a great application for maintaining healthy and robust lawn conditions.

Using a Lawn Care Company for Lawn Soil Amendments

Adding nutrients is critical in maintaining a thriving lawn with healthy soil. If you’re unsure if your lawn is suffering or simply want additional success with your annual lawn care program, Joshua Tree Experts would be happy to discuss these important lawn maintenance services and how they can enhance the vigor of your lawn.

Feel free to request a free lawn care consultation with one of our experts or give us a call 833-583-8733 to learn more about how the lack of nutrients in your soil can impact your lawn care results.