How do you determine the health of my soils?
We get a clear picture of your soil’s health by taking a deep dive “under the hood”. We visually and physically evaluate site conditions, the collect soil samples to test and analyze. Most of these tests are performed in-house and some are even performed on-site. With all of the information we gather, we are able determine the health of your soil and how it relates to current and future plant health.
We evaluate results from the following soil tests to build a complete picture of your soil:
- Biological Soil Analysis (Soil Food Web)
- Physical Soil Analysis
- Chemical Soil Analysis
- Soil Salinity
- Soil Compaction
- Water Infiltration
- Existing Weed Species
These test results give us an overall view of soil health and tell us exactly where soil improvements need to be made.
What types of things can improve the health of my soils? Sometimes soils don’t have the proper minerals present and sometimes they don’t have the correct microbes present. These two components affect soil structure, nutrient availability and moisture retention. Adding them back to the soil in measured amounts starts to improve soils from the inside out. This can be done with solid materials like compost or liquid materials like compost teas or nutrient sprays. Other times the biggest impact can be made by getting oxygen down into your soil.
To schedule a consultation or request services please call 303-245-9166, send an email to information@nativeedgelandscapes.com or Get In Touch through our website. One of our Customer Care Representatives will be happy to help.
