CALL MENU Soil Analysis Home / Lawn Care / Soil Analysis Occasionally, we recommend having a soil test done before any lawn applications are applied. This test will indicate your soil’s current pH and nutrient content, which will help determine the proper fertilization program needed to correct any nutrient deficiencies in your lawn. Understanding Your Soil Makeup In some cases, when a lawn is not responding to treatments, we recommend performing a soil analysis. A sample of your soil is sent to a lab, where it is tested to identify pH imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, and sodium levels in the soil. These soil test results – combined with in-person inspections, proper fertilizers, aeration, and establishing proper watering practices – can help turn around an unresponsive lawn. After a soil analysis is conducted, your RYAN Pro will meet with you to go over the results and plan a course of action to correct any found issues. REQUEST AN ESTIMATE Local Soil Makeup Remember, pH refers to the acidity of the soil. A lower pH value means the soils is acidic and requires lime. A higher pH value means the soil is basic and might benefit from regular sulfur applications. On average, most soils in our areas have good levels of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and potassium (K) and other micronutrients like boron, copper and zinc. But through our soil testing we have found all kinds of soils with all different kinds of deficiencies. Frequently, especially in brand new suburbs, we will find that the soil is low in phosphorus (P). And many soils in our area are high in pH, which limits the availability of iron (Fe). Iron is a key component of chlorophyll (the green stuff in plants). Without iron, grass and trees like pin oaks will become yellow and eventually become weak and damaged. We want to make sure your lawn and landscape has the fertility program that your soil needs. See What Clients Are Saying “Have used them for several years and couldn't be happier. They are respectful of your time and always notify us before coming out to treat the lawn, which is important to our security and safety of our family and pets! Highly recommend them!” Aileen C. | Kansas City Ready to Experience the RYAN Difference? REQUEST AN ESTIMATE 855.216.2293 CONTACT US MY RYAN ACCOUNT CREATE AN ACCOUNT ENTER OFFER CODE REQUEST AN ESTIMATE LAWN CARE Fertilization & Weed Control Insect & Grub Control Fungus & Disease Control Soil Analysis Aeration Seeding TREE & PLANT CARE Tree Pruning Tree Removal Stump Grinding Plant Health Care Insect & Disease Control Ash Borer Treatment Tree Fertilization Tree Consulting PEST CONTROL Insect Barrier Mole Control Rodent Guard Mosquito Guard Flea & Tick Control LANDSCAPING Hardscape Landscape Lighting Mulch Tree Planting Drainage & Downspouts IRRIGATION Installation Repairs Upgrades RESOURCES Ask a Pro Free Guides Blog ABOUT Our Team RYAN Gives Back RYAN Difference Tree Project Careers Refer A Friend Media Mergers & Acquisitions Testimonials LOCATIONS Corporate Office 5425 Antioch Dr. Merriam, KS 66202 Kansas City Springfield, MO St. Louis, MO Tulsa, OK Wichita, KS View All Receive Special Offers and Promos Email © 2021 RYAN Lawn & Tree | Privacy Policy