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Trouble Growing Thick & Green Grass? The Problem Might Be Your Soil

Written By

Ryan LeClaire

Published On

April 24, 2026

Trouble Growing Thick & Green Grass? The Problem Might Be Your Soil

You can’t grow good grass in bad soil. It’s that simple. It doesn’t matter how much time, money, or fertilizer you throw at it.

Far too many homeowners forget about the soil! And as a result, they’re frustrated with inconsistent results, no matter what they try.

We’re here to prevent this from happening to you.

It All Starts With The Soil

If your soil’s levels are off, you’re going to struggle to grow thick, green, and healthy turf.

Weed Man’s own Jason McCausland recently talked about this in Home & Gardens, saying, “Soil testing can help prep your lawn for summer by showing you exactly what nutrients your soil is missing.”

A deficiency in any area is bad. But the good news is that, in most cases, the problem is very fixable.

But it all starts with knowing your soil’s pH level.

How Can You Test the pH of Soil​?

At Weed Man, our trained & certified professionals don’t just know lawns; they understand the soil it grows in!

Your soil’s pH is a measurement of these ions:

  • A pH of 7 is considered neutral and is the ideal measurement
  • Any measurement below 7 is acidic
  • Any measurement above 7 is alkaline

That will help us design a customized plan of attack to get your soil levels where you need them.

If your soil is too acidic, it can be corrected by regular applications of lime (pelletized limestone), which will increase the availability of:

  • Iron
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Potassium

On the other hand, if your soil is alkaline, you will want to treat it with elemental sulfur or aluminum sulfate (use cautiously), or naturally with compost.

Ready to Unlock Your Soil's True Potential?

At Weed Man, we have the local experience and expertise to help you get the lawn you’ve always wanted. Which means we understand local soil!

You can start right now by answering some quick questions about your yard and soil.

Written By

Ryan LeClaire

Published On

April 24, 2026

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