You’ve heard of soil pH, but what does that really mean? As lawn treatment specialists serving the Keller, TX area, Lawn Doctor of Keller-Southlake-NW Fort Worth can tell you that pH simply indicates how acidic or alkaline your soil is. Grass roots take in nutrients, such as iron and nitrogen, when dissolved in water. If this mix of water and key essentials is too acidic or too alkaline, then the nutrients can’t dissolve properly, making them unavailable for uptake by grass roots.
As a result, over time, your grass isn’t drawing in enough nourishment to support healthy and robust growth. This impacts color, thickness, resistance to diseases, pests, and weeds, and more. When pH is off, you might also notice other issues, such as with moss and grass that has yellow spots, or looks wilted or stunted.
Lawn Treatment: How pH Balancing in Keller Works
To check your soil’s pH level, all it takes is a simple test. With treatments from Lawn Doctor of Keller-Southlake-NW Fort Worth, we will visit your lawn, take several soil samples throughout it, and then measure the pH level. Plants tend to grow best in soil that’s slightly acidic to neutral, meaning a range from 6.5 to 7.0, but between 6.0 and 7.0 is still within a healthy range. When the number is less than 6.0, your soil is too acidic, and higher than 7.0 indicates too much alkalinity. Soils in Texas tend to be on the too-alkaline side of the equation.
If your soil pH is outside the optimal range, Lawn Doctor of Keller-Southlake-NW Fort Worth can help with our balancing lawn treatments. For alkaline soil, we will deliver a mixture of sulfur and water to lower the pH level. For soil that’s too acidic, lime amendments will be added to your soil to raise the pH.
Once your soil’s pH is restored, you can expect:
- Improved absorption of fertilizer, leading to better growth and color
- Fewer weeds and funguses to contend with thanks to boosted resistance
- Less thatch growing over the surface of your soil, which can compress growing grass
Lawn Doctor of Keller-Southlake-NW Fort Worth: Get Started Today
At Lawn Doctor of Keller-Southlake-NW Fort Worth, our lawn treatments provide the solution to a variety of lawn care challenges, including issues with pH levels in your soil. We know that pH can easily change from season to season due to fertilizer applications, as well as rainfall rates throughout the year. But with proven balancing treatments from Lawn Doctor of Keller-Southlake-NW Fort Worth, we can test yours and get it back on track if it’s too high or low. As a result, you can rest assured your soil is in prime shape to support a lush, green lawn.
Beyond Keller, TX, our lawn treatments, such as pH balancing, are available across other nearby communities, including NW Fort Worth, Southlake and Haslet, TX. Call (817) 577-1405 today to learn more and get started with a free consultation.
