Thursday, May 10, 2012

Getting to know your soil.

I'm a big fan of getting to know the soil that a lawn is growing in. Certainly have it tested so you can determine the pH and nutrient content, but you should also dig it up, get your hands dirty and analyze the soil profile.

Touch your soil. Squeeze it. Smell it. Is it crumbly, does it stick together to form a ball? Is it sandy or more like clay, what color is it? Are there worms present, grubs? Find these things out so you know more about your soil and what it may need or what type of

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