About half of the volume of healthy soil is made up of minerals and organic matter. The other half is taken up with air and water. So, proper maintenance of your soil includes aeration, keeping the pH balanced, supplying a steady source of new organic material and fertilizing as needed. When the soil has plenty of air, water, minerals and organic material, it can support microorganisms that produce valuable plant nutrients and help eliminate thatch through decomposition. So caring for your soil is really the first step to a healthy lawn. For a nominal fee many county extension offices will perform a soil test if you dig up a sample and take it to their lab. So get yours checked and get busy creating some healthy soil. You’ll improve your lawn in the process and reduce your need for fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides.

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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