What is proper pH and why do I need to care about it?
In order for fertilizers to work properly and bond with you grass, the acid/alkaline reading you want is between 6.5 and 7.0. If your pH is less than 6.0, your grass will not be able to make use of the fertilizer as efficiently. In Western PA, lawns tend to be acidic and require a periodic application of lime. All lawns cared for by Gumpf’s Lawn Care-A-Van will be tested for the pH of their lawn in early fall (free of charge) and recommendations will be left for the homeowner as to whether or not lime is advised.
