How Do You Correct Nutrient Levels In The Lawn Soil?
To correct nutrient levels in your topsoil, you must know what you have to begin with. Soil tests are designed to identify what nutrients are present in lawn or garden soil and what we need to add so it will support the plants we want to grow in it. Soil is composed of sand, silt and clay–pulverized rock that settled upward in the earth’s crust. As it became less solid, it mixed with decaying organic matter until it became the unique mix that supports a lawn. Find a local source for soil testing. Almost all state university agricultural extensions provide soil testing services at reasonable fees. Lawn services and garden centers use the laboratories maintained by these taxpayer-supported institutions. Cut out the middleman and find your local office. They are frequently located in county extension offices or in agricultural areas. They will analyze your soil and tell you what its deficiencies are—often for less than $100. Follow directions for sampling. Most laboratories will give y
