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Mowing and watering are standard lawn care services that should be paired with soil health treatments. A beautiful lawn results from its health, and a healthy lawn starts with the soil. Testing your soil is a good way to determine what your lawn needs to thrive. Here are five reasons to have your soil tested:
1. Check Nutrient Balance
Testing your soil reveals information about your soil’s nutrients. Nitrogen, Potassium, and Phosphorus are three key nutrients your lawn needs to reach optimal health. Different types of grass require different amounts of nutrients, and a test will determine what your lawn lacks. A soil test should also reveal if your pH levels are between 6.1 and 6.9. These tests are designed to inform you if you are over or under-fertilizing your lawn. Natural Way is a professional lawn care service that helps your lawn maintain a good nutrient balance year-round.
2. Improve Lawn Growth and Appearance
When your lawn lacks the key nutrients from the soil, it can become thin, yellow, or even develop patchy areas. This creates an unattractive appearance and can affect the lawn’s future health. Disease is a concern when a vibrant lawn starts visibly deteriorating. A soil laboratory test can inform you of microbial activity, organic matter, and disease risk. Our team uses this information to create a custom lawn care plan.
3. Save Money and Resources
Soil testing can save you money on guessing what treatment your lawn needs. A test will provide data that allows lawn care service providers to give you accurate recommendations. This helps you avoid the cost of unnecessary treatments and products that might negatively impact your lawn. Using a fertilizer that targets the specific needs of your lawn confirms that nutrients will be absorbed correctly, allowing you to use less fertilizer.
4. Protect the Environment
Using the wrong treatments or over-fertilizing your lawn can have harmful effects on the environment. If excess nutrients run off into water sources, they can cause algal blooms and deplete oxygen levels. Improper fertilization can also contribute to soil erosion, which makes it harder for the ground to retain water plants need to grow. Applying fertilizer too frequently or in excess amounts can affect groundwater. By performing soil tests, you’ll be able to determine the precise amount of treatments and prevent environmental disturbances.
5. Identify Soil Composition and Texture
Different types of soil have different nutrient-holding capacities. A soil test will identify whether your soil contains sand, clay, or loam and whether it drains well or is compacted. Sandy soil contains large particles that allow water to drain quickly. Clay soil particles are tightly packed or compacted. Loamy soils are ideal for lawns because they contain a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay. Soil test results determine whether you need to aerate the lawn or add organic matter. Natural Way offers aeration services to help water and oxygen reach the soil and grass roots.
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The purpose of a soil test is to find long-term solutions that improve your lawn’s health. Soil tests give you valuable insight into the nutrients your lawn has and what nutrients might be missing. Natural Way performs soil tests to assess your lawn’s health and create a lawn care plan that includes fertilization, aeration, pest control, and disease prevention. Contact our team today to schedule a lawn care service.