{"id":1243,"date":"2018-05-30T14:29:55","date_gmt":"2018-05-30T14:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/olivebranch-ms\/?p=1243"},"modified":"2019-01-10T15:00:06","modified_gmt":"2019-01-10T15:00:06","slug":"lawn-treatment-olive-branch-ph-balancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/olivebranch-ms\/lawn-treatment-olive-branch-ph-balancing\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Treatment in Olive Branch: What is pH Balancing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/olivebranch-ms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2016\/01\/PHbalancingimage.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-107 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/olivebranch-ms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2016\/01\/PHbalancingimage-300x244.jpg\" alt=\"ph balancing lawn treatment in Olive Branch\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/olivebranch-ms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2016\/01\/PHbalancingimage-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/olivebranch-ms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2016\/01\/PHbalancingimage-768x626.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/olivebranch-ms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2016\/01\/PHbalancingimage-1024x834.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/olivebranch-ms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2016\/01\/PHbalancingimage.jpg 1381w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>If you&#8217;re like most homeowners, you\u00a0want a healthy, strong lawn. Did you know your soil pH plays a big part in that?\u00a0As\u00a0lawn treatment specialists serving the Olive Branch, MS area, Lawn Doctor of DeSoto County knows that without a balanced pH level, grass roots can&#8217;t take in enough nutrients to grow strong. In fact, when\u00a0soil is too acidic or too alkaline it means that nutrients aren&#8217;t even available for uptake, no matter how much fertilizer you add.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So how can you tell if pH is a problem in your lawn? <\/strong>You can look for a few signs. For instance, when you&#8217;re noticing moss starting to grow, that&#8217;s a red flag the soil pH is off,\u00a0specifically, that it&#8217;s too acidic. Likewise, if grass blades are yellowing, stunted looking, or wilted, these too are indications the pH level could be too high or low. The best way to find out is with a soil test. That&#8217;s where\u00a0our pH testing and balancing lawn treatments,\u00a0available throughout the Olive Branch area,\u00a0come in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does pH testing and balancing work? <\/strong>With pH balancing, Lawn Doctor of DeSoto County\u00a0will test your soil in a few different spots. We&#8217;ll first remove thatch, grass, and rocks, then sample several inches into the soil to reach the root zone. The optimal range for soil pH is between 6.5 and 7.0, but between 6.0 and 7.0 is a good target. If the number is above 7.0, the soil is too alkaline; below 6.0 indicates it&#8217;s too acidic.\u00a0Once the problem is identified, the solution is relatively easy. Sulfur is added to soil that&#8217;s too alkaline, while lime is used for soil that&#8217;s too acidic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is dealing with a pH problem important?<\/strong> When your soil pH is off, your lawn&#8217;s health is impacted. But with lawn treatments from Lawn Doctor of DeSoto County, offered to customers in and around the Olive Branch area, we can restore the balance so your grass can fully utilize the nutrients in the soil. Once pH is in the right range, you&#8217;ll see better results in the form of greener color and fuller grass. Not only that, but your lawn will experience boosted natural defenses against common weeds and diseases. The fertilizer you apply in your lawn will be more effective, too.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Our Lawn Treatment 100% Guaranteed for Olive Branch-Area Customers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond balancing your soil pH,\u00a0Lawn Doctor of DeSoto County always stands behind our work with a 100% service guarantee. This provides the confidence and peace of mind local Olive Branch-area customers need\u00a0that we will honor our promise to deliver beautiful results through our proven lawn treatments. It also means if you do spot a problem, or aren&#8217;t happy with the outcome, just call us and we will make it right.<\/p>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q100001016\"><strong>Learn more about our pH balancing services and other lawn treatments, available in Olive Branch, Oxford, Hernando, Southaven, and other nearby MS areas. Contact Lawn Doctor of DeSoto County\u00a0today at (662) 890-4788 to schedule your free estimate.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re like most homeowners, you\u00a0want a healthy, strong lawn. Did you know your soil pH plays a big part in that?\u00a0As\u00a0lawn treatment specialists serving the Olive Branch, MS area, Lawn Doctor of DeSoto County knows that without a balanced pH level, grass roots can&#8217;t take in enough nutrients to grow strong. 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