Every great lawn starts from the ground up. The key to vibrant, healthy turf is understanding your soil's condition—because no two lawns in Maryland are the same. Rainfall, tree cover, and natural clay soil all affect your lawn's pH and nutrient balance.

Over time, Maryland soils tend to become acidic due to consistent rain and decomposing leaves. This makes it harder for grass to absorb essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—even when fertilizer is applied correctly.

That's why AgroLawn includes professional soil testing in our lawn care programs. By measuring your soil's chemistry, we can customize your treatments to build stronger roots, richer color, and more resilient turf throughout the season

Why Soil Testing Matters

You can't fix what you can't measure. Without accurate soil data, it's easy to overapply or underapply fertilizer, lime, or other nutrients. A professional soil test removes the guesswork and helps us fine-tune your lawn care plan for lasting results.

What a Soil Test Reveals

• Soil pH: Determines whether your soil is too acidic or too alkaline. Most Maryland lawns need occasional lime to balance acidity.
• Nutrient Levels: Measures key elements like phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
• Organic Matter: Indicates how well your soil retains moisture and supports root growth.
• Texture & Composition: Shows whether your lawn's soil leans sandy, loamy, or clay-heavy.
• Customized Recommendations: Based on your results, we adjust fertilization and pH correction precisely for your lawn—applying nutrients according to limits set forth by the Maryland Department of Agriculture to protect local waterways and ensure responsible care.

The AgroLawn Soil Testing Process

1. Soil Sampling - Our technician collects samples from multiple areas of your lawn for a complete, representative analysis.
2. Lab Testing - Samples are sent to a certified agricultural laboratory for detailed testing.
3. Professional Analysis - We receive a full report on your soil's pH, nutrients, and organic matter.

Why Maryland Lawns Need Soil Testing

Maryland's climate presents unique challenges for turfgrass:

• Frequent rainfall leaches calcium and magnesium from the soil, increasing acidity.
• Decaying leaves and organic matter from trees release natural acids that lower pH levels.
• Dense clay soils restrict drainage and root growth, making nutrient access more difficult.

A soil test identifies these local issues so we can balance your pH and restore soil health—setting the foundation for stronger, more resilient turf

Benefits of a Professional Soil Test

• Ensures your lawn receives the right nutrients, at the right time.
• Balances pH for optimal fertilizer performance.
• Builds a strong foundation for deeper roots and greener color.
• Prevents over-fertilization and nutrient runoff.
• Tracks your soil's health over time for continuous improvement.

Our mission is simple: give you a lawn that thrives because it's growing in healthy, balanced Maryland soil.