How To Do a Soil Test On Your Lawn - Soil Savvy Test Kit

In today's video I will show you how to do a soil test on your lawn using the soil savvy test kit. A soil test is a great way to see what nutrients and micronutrients are currently available in the soil, as well as the soil pH. From there we can make some decisions on what to add to the lawn, and ultimately the soil, to make our turf the best it can be.

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[susieclay]

Thanks Ryan. Your video explains soil gathering and the importance of getting just the soil for testing. I love you lawn care videos. Thank you so much

[JCTheLawnCareGuy]

Doing the same also brother. Not applying anything until I get my results back. I actually sent my sample for testing through my local extension office. Looking forward to the results, keep up the good work!!!

[unibestinternational]

Nice video Ryan! You did a great job explaining how to do a soil test! Thank you.

[lawnrebel]

I need one of those soil sampler tines. Cool

[scoehiphop]

This is some really good information that I'm getting from watching your videos thanks.

[colinhuyck]

Great video! Thank You for putting links in the description! My lawn is going to look great with help from you and the LCN! Thanks again! Just earned a sub!

[nickquarberg]

Great video Ryan! Currently I'm enrolled in a soul science class and we just tested last week around campus. For those who would like the be able to do more tests around their lawn for different areas, or even to get a soil probe (as he was using in the video) you should be able to visit your local extension office and they can hook you up with a probe and more information about testing!

[galenschaenetteanway]

Do you rake, aerate, mow then fertilize after your first mowing of the spring. I live in Iowa…thank you for your videos

[onjofilms]

OMG! there's a corner on YouTube for EVERYTHING! I think I found the GRASSMAN! OMG!

[shion_lwn]

I purchased a probe you recommended. It really helps!! Wow your grass roots are deep in the soil. I'm new to lawn care and today is my first time I used the probe and saw my soil...root is super shallow and soil is super heavy clay 😬🙄🙄

[genemanning]

Great video Ryan! looking forward to soil test results

[benhunter]

I just moved into a new home (new build) that is on old ag land.planning to start my lawn from seed. Should I get a soil test and try to amend before I even establish the lawn?

[delinquense]

How much did it cost? I will have numerous samples so it could get expensive quickly!

[barbrabell]

what did the soil test tell you? How did you adjust your program as a result? thanks great video

[MurTEL]

​ @Ryan Knorr Lawn Care Thanks for this video. I just did a test. I have low Nitrogen which is easy to solve, but really high Sulfer, Iron and Manganese. Any recommendation on how to decrease those for a lawn in the Northwest? Will a simple micro-nutrient application be fine? Thanks.

[Virtuewz]

Hi Ryan,
Do any products provide an instant results on the soil composition? Thank you

[rickypisarchick]

When in the spring should I do this test after the last freeze date or does it matter? What month?I’m living in Colorado Springs

[aznloc]

I have different spots in my lawn acting differently. Like random brown spots probably from sun and being dried out. And brown spots never some evergreen trees. Should I do a different test for each spot or mix them all together?

[LawnDad]

Perfect timing of your video.

I got one coming in the mail soon. Now did you apply any fertilizer before the test yet?

I applied my pre-m with fert about 4 weeks ago but my thoughts were who cares what you apply because you want to see where your soil stands at the present moment.

Nice videos as always. 👍🏼🌱

[chrismurphy]

Did you ever get the results back and do a follow-up video?