Gardeners and landscapers alike understand that soil is the foundation of the land. Given how valuable soil is, it’s important to recognize when something is wrong with it so that you can take measures to get your yard restored to normal. Here are signs that your yard has unhealthy soil.

Plant Growth is Stunted

Do you have plants that are having a tough time growing? If so, it could be because your soil doesn’t have enough nutrients to offer to your plants that would allow them to grow more. Unhealthy soil could have nutrient deficiencies and, if this is the case for your yard, you’ll want to add either some soil amendments or suitable fertilizers. A professional landscaping company could give you advice on what could be best for your soil.

Leaves are Yellowing

Nutrient deficiency doesn’t just affect plant growth; it can also affect other aspects of your yard. When you have unhealthy soil that’s lacking in nutrients, it can cause nearby leaves to turn yellow in color. Your soil likely has an insufficient amount of nutrients like magnesium and iron.

If you start seeing leaves turn yellow, you should get soil testing done to see if there are nutrients that you should be adding. The nutrients could get added via a fertilizer, or by adding organic matter into your soil.

Weak Drainage

Have you ever walked on your lawn to find that the grass is soggy? If so, this could be an indicator that you have poor drainage in your yard. Your soil can sometimes be the cause of this drainage problem. Insufficient drainage can happen if your soil is heavily compacted, or if it has a high amount of clay content.

If you’re dealing with compacted soil, the best solution for your problem is to aerate your soil. You can do this utilizing a garden fork so that your water and air infiltration improves.

For problems relating to clay soil, we recommend adding more organic matter to the soil. Not only can this help with drainage, but it can also improve your soil’s overall structure.

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