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Category: Soil

Homeowner performing screwdriver test to check soil compaction on a central North Carolina tall fescue lawn.
To test soil compaction at home, wait two to three days after rain so the soil is moist but not muddy, then push a six-inch flathead screwdriver straight into the turf. If it slides in with hand pressure, the soil structure is intact. If it stops before three inches or needs body weight, the soil […]
August 3, 2026
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At Nature's Select®, we believe that a lush, green lawn begins with healthy soil. When choosing the right lawn care, prioritizing soil health is the first step towards a thriving lawn. Let's explore how you can make this a reality.
March 30, 2026
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Your lawn is kind of like that friend who just needs a minute and somehow bounces back after a rough week. Even when it looks stressed, there’s a lot happening beneath the surface to repair and rebalance. The cool part? Grass and soil are built to recover naturally, and with the right eco-friendly support from […]
January 23, 2026
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If your lawn could talk, it would probably ask for a healthier soil life, because that’s where the real magic happens. The tricky part? When harsh lawn chemicals are used too often (or incorrectly), they don’t just target weeds and bugs. They can also disrupt the tiny ecosystem beneath your feet that keeps grass resilient […]
January 16, 2026
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Are you struggling to get grass to grow in your lawn? Sandy soil may be the culprit. With sandy soil, it’s not that grass can’t grow—it’s that water and nutrients don’t stick around long enough for roots to thrive. The good news? You don’t need a total yard makeover. With the right strategy, you can […]
January 1, 2026
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Here’s a lawn care truth most fertilizers won’t tell you: your grass isn’t the main character—your soil is. In Pinehurst, NC, where lawns are a big part of curb appeal, focusing only on what you see above ground is like decorating a house with a crumbling foundation. At Nature’s Select®, we build beautiful lawns by […]
November 22, 2025
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If you’ve ever wondered why some Greensboro lawns stay lush and green no matter the season, here’s the secret: they’re not just cared for – they’re cultivated. At Nature’s Select®, we believe in working with nature, not against it. That’s the foundation of our eco-friendly lawn care programs, designed to keep your grass strong, resilient, […]
October 8, 2025
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Does your lawn feel more like a brick patio than a soft, lush landscape? If you live in Chapel Hill, NC, chances are you're up against the challenges of clay soil. While it might seem like an uphill battle to achieve a thriving lawn, there’s good news—you can have a flourishing, green yard even with […]
February 11, 2025
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Imagine your lawn as a lush, green carpet, soft and inviting come spring. But what if we told you that lurking beneath the surface lies a hidden nemesis that threatens to sabotage its health and beauty? It's soil compaction—the silent menace that can wreak havoc on your turf. Here at Nature's Select®, we know a thing […]
December 19, 2024
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Imagine stepping out onto a lush, green lawn that feels like a dreamy oasis right in your own backyard. As homeowners in Pinehurst, NC, we all aspire to have a yard that is the envy of the neighborhood. But what if I told you that your sandy soil holds the key to unlocking the secret […]
December 12, 2024
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