Your lawn could be giving you some hints the soil pH needs balancing. For instance, as local lawn treatment experts serving the Wesley Chapel, FL area, our team at Lawn Doctor of Zephyrhills-Land O Lakes knows some common signs include wilting grass, yellowing blades, and a sudden influx of moss and weeds. Another red flag is when fertilizer applications aren’t working.
So what exactly is pH and why does it matter? The pH scale measures alkalinity and acidity. When it comes to your soil, it’s important to have a pH that’s between 6.0 and 7.0. A number below that indicates acidic conditions, while above 7.0 means your soil is too alkaline.
If your soil is outside the 6.0 to 7.0 range, it has a number of implications. First and foremost, it impacts nutrient uptake. This simply means that minerals in the soil that your grass needs to grow – such as nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorous – become unavailable for absorption or grass roots begin taking in too much of them. Either way, your lawn will begin to suffer, putting it at risk for weeds, heavy surface thatch, diseases, and more.
The good news is that there is an easy solution to your pH problems. It with pH balancing lawn treatments, available in and around the Wesley Chapel area, from Lawn Doctor of Zephyrhills-Land O Lakes.
Lawn Treatment: How pH Balancing in the Wesley Chapel Area Works
Restoring pH is simple with Lawn Doctor of Zephyrhills-Land O Lakes. We will take soil samples from throughout your lawn, test them, and then analyze the results. If levels are off, we’ll provide treatments for amending conditions and rebalancing pH. These include lime for soil that’s highly acidic and sulfur for soil that’s too alkaline.
In addition, since certain grasses grow better under different conditions, such as slightly acidic or basic, our technicians can recommend the optimal pH level for your unique lawn. It’s a level of expertise and service Wesley Chapel-area homeowners can’t get on their own when taking a DIY approach to lawn treatments.
Once your soil pH is restored, your grass can take in the ideal amount of nutrients. As a result, it will look healthier and stronger and also be better able to stand up to diseases and weeds. In addition, there will be less surface thatch for grass to contend with, leading to improved growth.
If you’d like to learn more about the difference pH balancing can make in your lawn, call (813) 973-1602 for a free estimate. Lawn Doctor of Zephyrhills-Land O Lakes FL’s pH balancing services – and other lawn treatments – are offered throughout Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, New Port Richey, Dade City, Spring Hill, and other neighboring communities.
