Tag Archives: test
Getting a Soil Test
To improve your soil, you need to understand what you have in order to apply the right soil amendments. The best way to test your soil is to send a sample to a C… Read more »
Posted in restoring a tired lawn
Tagged do it yourself, lab, nutrient content, samples, soil, test, testing
Step 1. Remove Thatch and Weeds
The first step to lawn restoration is to remove any thatch buildup. Thatch is un-decomposed stems and roots that accumulate near the soil surface. D… Read more »
Posted in restoring a tired lawn
Tagged buildup, large lawn, remove, remove thatch, small lawn, test, thatch, thick thatch, Toro
Testing for Insects
In addition to the time-honored method of parting the grass and looking around, the following techniques will expose damaging insects in your lawn.
Soa… Read more »
Posted in managing lawn pests
Tagged bugs, insects, pests, soap drench, sod lift, test, testing, water flotation test
