Soil Amendments

Why Soil Type Matters for Sod Installation

/ April 23, 2026

Most failed lawns in Florida don’t fail because of the sod. They fail because of what’s underneath it. Sod is the most visible, and most expensive, part of a new lawn, so it tends to get all the attention. But the six inches of soil ...

Soil Amendments

Floridist lawn technician kneeling with clipboard, analyzing labeled bags of soil samples in preparation for customer's lawn renovation.

Getting Your Florida Lawn’s pH Just Right

Floridist

/ July 1, 2025

Balancing pH in South Florida’s Sandy Soils If your grass looks more yellow than green despite all your watering and fertilizing efforts, the culprit might be hiding right beneath your feet. That’s right—we’re talking about soil pH, the often-overlooked factor that can make or break ...