In today’s economy, having a beautiful lawn would not seem to be a homeowner’s priority. But consider what a green, healthy lawn can do for you …
- improves your home’s value – curb appeal is absolutely necessary for selling
- maintains your home’s worth if you are not planning to move
- encourages you to enjoy your yard and use the full potential of your lot
- saves money by limiting fertilizers and pesticides – these aren’t regularly needed when your plants and lawns are healthy.
One of the best tools you have at your disposal is soil analysis from soil testing companies such as Midwest Labs.
Soil testing can tell you:
1) Physical ingredients in your soil. Soil across the world is made up of three primary components, and the percentages of each are a factor in growing a healthy lawn:
* Clay
* Silt* Sand
The ideal soil for lawns is called “loam,” which is 40 percent sand, 20 percent clay, and 40 percent silt.
2) Consumers can also opt for contaminated soil testing. Options may include examining for harmful substances as lead.
3) Chemical imbalance. The overuse of chemical pesticides or fertilizers has been an environmental concern for years. Improving the balance of the fertilizing chemicals in the lawn, makes for healthier grass, but also puts less fertilizers into the environment.
Midwest Labs professional soil testing can offer more practical information on how to make improvements. Reasonable recommendations can be made to help you easily develop a green, beautiful lawn.