Is your lawn turning the colour of custard? It could be that your soil’s a bit “sweet”. This means your pH may be too high. When your soil pH is too high (7-14, alkaline) or too low (0-6 acidic), your lawn won’t perform at its best. Your lawn also won’t be able to absorb the fertiliser if the pH isn’t correct. A pH between 6 and 7 is the sweet spot for your lawn, and is also the perfect time to lay a new lawn. Whether your lawn is new or established. grab a soil test kit and test your soil.
A soil test kit will even tell you exactly what you need to do to adjust the pH.
Soil conditioners will also help you to get the most out of your lawn:
Wetting agents assist in water being absorbed in your lawn, rather than running off.
Water storage crystals absorb water and make it available to your lawn’s roots.
Fertiliser, such as Lawn Solutions Premium Lawn Fertiliser, gives your lawn essential nutrients and trace elements.
Gypsum (calcium sulphate) helps to break down clay soils to improve drainage and soil structure.
Take your soil from compacted, acidic or too sweet, to sweet as – your lawn will love it.
