Soil Testing

Soil testing is important for providing a starting point for your lawn & soil needs. Why guess when you can test? CMS Landscaping can provide you with a starting point for our service recommendations.

Soil Test Provides These Indications:

1. pH Analysis - This will indicate if your lawn needs lime applied.

2. Level of Macro-nutrients - Phosphorus and Potassium and Nitrogen are a necessity for healthy and hardy cell growth.
   

3. Level of Micro-nutrients - Iron, calcium, zinc, boron, manganese, magnesium, copper etc. are all required in the soil to resist weeds, disease, pests, and to promote a healthy lawn.
   

4. Type of Soil - Sandy , clay, or loam. Find out what type of soil you have indicates possible problems with compaction or drainage.
   

5. Levels of Organic Matter - Decomposed plant material adds organic matter to your soil. This is required for healthy soil structure and water retention.