Soil Sample & pH Balance
Baton Rouge • Prairieville • Gonzales • Denham Springs • Ascension & Livingston Parish
Healthy turf starts underground. Our $55 soil sample reveals the nutrients, salts, and pH that drive lawn performance. You’ll get a clean, graphic report and a simple explanation of what it means for your yard. From there, we build a targeted plan to balance pH, fortify nutrients, and correct issues so your grass can thrive.
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What You’ll Learn From a Soil Sample
We use professional labs to analyze your soil for pH, organic matter, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium/salts, and micronutrients such as iron, manganese, zinc, and copper. Results come with an at-a-glance chart plus our plain-English recommendations—no guesswork.
- Precise pH reading to guide lime or sulfur
- Balance of major nutrients (N-P-K) and base saturation
- Micronutrient sufficiency (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, B)
- Organic matter level & soil conditioning needs
- Salinity / sodium concerns affecting warm-season turf
Common Signs Your Soil Needs Help
- Yellowing (chlorosis) even with fertilizer
- Thin, patchy, or slow growth in warm months
- Hard-packed soil, water runoff, or puddling
- Poor response to prior treatments
- Weeds outpacing turf despite control efforts
$55 Soil Sample
Per sample • Includes lab analysis + graphic report
- Lab-grade soil analysis (pH, nutrients, OM, salts)
- Easy-to-read chart and summary
- Local, lawn-specific recommendations
Next step: once results are back, we’ll outline a simple, customized plan and pricing for pH correction and any soil amendments.
Schedule My Soil TestHow We Balance pH & Improve Soil
Based on your results, we tailor the exact materials and timing for your lawn and soil type:
- Lime applications (calcitic or dolomitic) to raise pH
- Elemental sulfur to safely lower pH when high
- Micronutrient packages (iron, manganese, zinc) if deficient
- Soil conditioners and wetting agents to improve infiltration
- Organic matter & carbon sources to boost soil biology
- Follow-up evaluations to confirm correction progress
Warm-season turf (Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, Centipede) responds best when pH and macros/micros are in range—your lawn will color up faster, handle stress better, and resist weeds.
Get Your Soil Tested
Fill this out and we’ll contact you to collect the sample. Turnaround for lab results is typically quick, and we’ll follow up with a clear action plan.
- $55 per soil sample
- Graphic report + recommendations
- Custom pH & amendment plan after results
Prefer to talk now? Call (225) 461-3199.
Why pH Matters for Warm-Season Turf
pH controls how available nutrients are to your grass. If pH is too low (acidic), phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium become limited. If pH is too high (alkaline), iron and manganese lock up—leading to yellowing even when you’re fertilizing. Setting pH first ensures every dollar in your treatment program actually reaches the plant.
Typical sweet spot: Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine prefer ~6.0–6.5; Centipede tolerates slightly lower, but still benefits from balance.
What Happens After the Test?
We’ll walk you through a simple plan. That can include pH correction (lime or sulfur), targeted micronutrients, soil conditioners/wetting agents, and seasonal timing that pairs with your fertilization and weed control schedule. Many corrections can be done alongside your regular visits.
Related services: core aeration, tree & shrub care, flower bed weed control, fire ant control.
Soil Sample & pH Balance — FAQs
How do I know if my soil pH is off?
Yellowing despite fertilizer, poor response to treatments, and recurring weeds can all point to a pH or soil chemistry issue. The sure way to know is a soil test—the $55 sample gives a precise reading and a clear plan.
Do you handle both acidic and alkaline soils?
Yes. We’ll apply the right material and rate for your turf and soil type—calcitic or dolomitic lime to raise pH, or elemental sulfur to lower pH—timed to work with your warm-season lawn.
Will I need micronutrients?
Sometimes. Iron, manganese, and zinc deficiencies are common in high-pH soils. Your report shows exactly what’s low; we can add micros as a stand-alone or blended with your regular round.
How fast will I see results?
Micronutrients can improve color quickly. pH correction is a process—some changes are immediate, while full movement may take a few months and follow-up checks to confirm.
Where do you offer soil sampling?
Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Gonzales, Denham Springs, and surrounding areas in Ascension and Livingston Parish.