Want a healthy lawn? Then soil conditions need to be just right. If they’re not, grass roots can’t grow strong and deep, nor can they support thick grass and bold color. To get soil into the best shape possible, Lawn Doctor of Clarksville-Nashville offers local homeowners in the Clarksville, TN area a variety of lawn care services. Here’s a look at a few related terms so you know what they are and why they’re important:
Acidic: Most grasses thrive in a pH range between 6.0 and 7.0. Below 6.0 is too acidic and means roots can’t take up the right level of nutrients necessary to thrive. An application of lime can help offset acidic soil.
Alkaline: A soil with a pH number above 7.0 is alkaline, also limiting nutrient availability. When conditions are too alkaline, an application of sulfur can raise the acidity.
Core aeration: The process of removing plugs of soil and thatch to ease soil compaction and reduce surface thatch. This enables more air, water, and nutrients to get absorbed into the root system, supporting better growth.
Fertilization: The act of treating lawns with key nutrients, including nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorous, in order to support healthy growth, color, and resistance to weeds and pests.
pH balancing: pH stands for “potential of hydrogen” with values ranging from 1 to 14. When soil in your lawn is outside a healthy pH range, treatments are needed to restore balance and create an optimal growing environment.
Soil enrichment: A process that enhances the quality of soil by adding in various natural materials, including microbes and organic supplements. The purpose of this treatment is to promote overall soil health and support better plant growth.
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We are your one-stop source for a wide variety of lawn care needs, including ensuring your soil is in excellent shape to serve as an anchor for a healthy, green lawn. Whether your soil requires aerating, fertilizing, or pH balancing, we can create a tailored treatment plan that’s designed to bring out your lawn’s best. You can also trust our professionals for honest answers, straightforward recommendations, and the level of service you’d expect from a local team that cares more. It’s simply the Lawn Doctor of Clarksville-Nashville way.
We offer free lawn care consultations to customers in many local communities, including Clarksville, Franklin, Brentwood, Hendersonville, Nashville, and Springfield. Call Lawn Doctor of Clarksville-Nashville today at (931) 648-4459 to set up yours.
