It’s Spring! Tis the season to begin lawn care. One of the best things you can do to have a green lawn this summer is fertilize as soon as possible. But what type of fertilizer, how much to use, and where it should be applied are a few of the biggest questions you have to ask yourself. And what better way to determine that than by testing your soil?
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Don’t Guess, Soil Test!”? This couldn’t be more true. And if you’ve noticed, fertilizer prices have rapidly increased this year (as with everything else), so you want to ensure you are applying fertilizer correctly to save money and time. Soil testing can help with that!
Soil testing is a crucial process that helps farmers, gardeners, and landowners determine the quality of their soil. This process involves analyzing soil samples to determine the nutrient content, pH level, and other important factors that affect plant and lawn growth. While soil testing may seem like an additional expense, the benefits that come with it make it a worthy investment.
To get the most accurate fertilizer recommendations so you can get your best lawn possible, you’ll need:
- good soil samples and well-based soil sample information; and
- soil test calibration relationships that reflect both crop response and profit response.
It’s recommended that you sample soils every three to four years for pH, organic matter, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. However, taking samples every year can help spot mistakes or changes sooner and establish long-term trends for taking care of your lawn.
Accurately measuring the nutrient levels in your soil helps us as lawn care experts know how much fertilizer to apply. Soil with too much nitrogen, phosphorus, etc. can actually have a negative impact on plants and grass and may even harm your existing growth.
The other factor is that your lawn won’t be able to absorb the nutrients. So, even if fertilizer is added to your lawn, those extra nutrients will end up being a waste of money to you.
No two lawns are the same; so why would you treat and care for them in the same way?
Without a soil test, you won’t be able to tell what your lawn and soil truly need to stay healthy. With our soil tests, we cover all of the vital information you’ll need so you have more confidence knowing that your lawn is being treated with the right care and maintenance services!
In conclusion, soil testing is a valuable investment for farmers, gardeners, and landowners. It provides critical information on soil health, nutrient content, and other important factors that affect plant growth. By using this information to make informed decisions, you can improve your lawn, save money, protect the environment, and make better choices for your soil.
This doesn’t have to be another DIY project to add to your list. Let the professionals take care of it for you! We’re here to help. We know how important it is to have a lawn that’s green and thriving. That’s why soil testing is included in all of our lawn care programs!
All tests are performed in a qualified lab to provide you with the most professional and accurate results possible. Our soil test is heavily detailed and can measure pH, nitrogen, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. From this information, our lawn experts at Stoney Acres will create a customized plan that will correct any nutrient or pH imbalance to get your soil back to the appropriate condition for healthy grass growth.
With your lawn’s nutrition in mind, Stoney Acres uses a proprietary high-percentage slow-release, granular fertilizer blended with the latest slow-release technology. Our premium, golf course-quality mixture feeds your lawn by giving it a boost from the get-go, and continually feeding it over the following few weeks to months (only when it needs it by releasing a small, steady amount of nutrients over time). This allows grass plants to feed for an extended period, rather than feast all at once, and thus is more environmentally friendly.
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