A sometimes overlooked aspect of planting or maintaining a lawn lies in not taking into account the nature of the soil the lawn is to be planted in.
There are three basic types of soil; clay-laden - consisting mainly of very fine particles that retain water nd have a tendency to stick together or ball-up if you try to squeeze a handful, sandy soil - made of much more grainy particles and thaat have a greater difficulty holding moisture, as it tends to percolate right through this material, and loam - which is a combination of both sand and clay.
Once you have a sample of the soil in your planting area, it is wise to get a soil analysis which will tell you the pH (acidity or alkaline nature of the soil) and the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and other organic material present - and - how far off the mark your soil is to an ideal composition and texture that will best promote growth.
Soil amendments are materials such as humus, peat moss, shaved bark, compost, lime, gypsum, and sulphur, and must be added only as necessary dependent on the specifics and/or deficiencies of a given soil. They can result in improved aeration, drainage and root penetration, and a healthy microbial environment that will promote the growth and well being of your lawn.
Contact Aguinaga for further information in planning your next lawn - or any other project requiring mulches or soil reparation.
There are three basic types of soil; clay-laden - consisting mainly of very fine particles that retain water nd have a tendency to stick together or ball-up if you try to squeeze a handful, sandy soil - made of much more grainy particles and thaat have a greater difficulty holding moisture, as it tends to percolate right through this material, and loam - which is a combination of both sand and clay.
Once you have a sample of the soil in your planting area, it is wise to get a soil analysis which will tell you the pH (acidity or alkaline nature of the soil) and the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and other organic material present - and - how far off the mark your soil is to an ideal composition and texture that will best promote growth.
Soil amendments are materials such as humus, peat moss, shaved bark, compost, lime, gypsum, and sulphur, and must be added only as necessary dependent on the specifics and/or deficiencies of a given soil. They can result in improved aeration, drainage and root penetration, and a healthy microbial environment that will promote the growth and well being of your lawn.
Contact Aguinaga for further information in planning your next lawn - or any other project requiring mulches or soil reparation.
