Practical tips
- Clemson Extension runs soil testing for South Carolina homeowners; your county Extension office can explain how to submit a sample.
- Take small samples from several spots across the lawn, about 4 inches deep, and mix them into one sample.
- Fall is a good time to test so lime has months to work before spring green-up.
- Apply lime or fertilizer based on the report, not guesswork; ask a pro if the numbers are confusing.