How soil analysis keeps growing conditions ideal

Every landscaper has faced that situation where, no matter how much tending, pruning or fertilizing you do, the plants and grass just don’t seem to thrive. That may mean it’s time to look beneath the surface – in the soil.

Amendments are often necessary to correct an imbalance or offset a structural problem in the soil. These organic or nonorganic substances are tilled several inches into the topsoil, unlike mulches or top dressings which are left on the surface. Amendments release nutrients and aerate the soil, supporting an ideal growing environment. Understanding the soil you’re working with and addressing its needs can help to cultivate that flourishing landscape your customers crave.

Read the full story from the January issue here.