Testing My Soil with the Yard Mastery Soil Test Kit

[@hitfoods1726]

Man, I’ve been watching you for at least 3 years now and I finally pulled the trigger to start taking care of my lawn (weed control, ferts, soil enhancers, and insects). The Lawn App is ridiculously intuitive and user friendly. You pretty much thought of everything. Thx u.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

glad you are getting going, time to enjoy the mow!!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Admit it Allyn, you've avoided and neglected the backyard because of the gator back there.... 🤣 Great video man. 👍🏼

[@TheLawnCareNut]

what I need to do is show you all some of the big bass that I pull out of that lake. 🤘

[@bobzilla6618]

I wouldn't mind a video of Alyn catching some of the bass out there!

[@CashensPowerwashing]

@@TheLawnCareNut now youre talkin! Im already on the schedule to go on a fishing trip to the lake of the ozarks here in MO in a couple weeks for some crappie and bass fishing for a couple days. Can't wait! Have fun Allyn, thanks for the videos

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

@Jim Prpich 🤣

[@MsTonya417]

I do two separate soil tests, Al . My backyard is hilly so I get erosion in the back. So,even though the whole yard is treated the same . I have gotten different readings from the yard. So not much of a question for you but just putting it out there for people who may have the same issue . Love the vids.

[@TheOtherSean]

Same here. My lot is a walkout that backs up to wetland so the front is high and dry and the back is low, moist and partially wooded. The readings aren't hugely different, but different enough to want to pay attention to how I handle things.

[@DaddingAllDay]

I do separate tests, mainly due to having fescue up front and bermuda in the back. They need different nutrients. Excellent video!

[@urklenurkle]

I’ve been thinking about doing exactly this - is this because you have a lot of shade out front?

[@DaddingAllDay]

@@urklenurkle Not a lot of shade, bermuda would do really well put front. I like fescue. I like the color it gives me year around.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Yard Mastery Test Kits - Buy 1 get one 50% off through the end of March yardmastery.com/products/yard-mastery-soil-testing-kit

[@cusomano76]

Alan, received the test kit yesterday, well made. Can't wait to get the results. Thanks for the video

[@thegiftlady1]

Love my hands in the soil. Definitely no gloves! Ordered my kit. Moving to St Johns in 3 wks. Excitement grows every day. It's a new development. Everything including the soil looks very sad. Can't wait to give it some love.

[@MrLetemhavit]

Did a soil test last spring and was interesting to see what my soil was deficient in. Planning on doing another here in a few weeks and can’t wait to see how it has improved or dare I say, regressed.

[@hjboots]

All i can say is your the Best when it comes to helping home owners with there grass issues. I have followed most everthing you have put out in video's and it has helped me bring back a better looking lawn than was here before. I even have motorists that will stop and gander at my lawn and thats a wonderful feeling. So i Thank you so much on your ability to put forth such video`s and allow us to share in your knowledge.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

That's great to hear Jim!!! Enjoy the mow, bro!

[@mbranche4234]

Wow! I just sent in my soil test last week! Bought 2 tests and used one for the front lawn and the other for the back. I didn't know any better 😫. Cannot wait to get my results!

[@angelf9800]

Were the test results different then the front yard

[@TrueBlindGaming]

a postage stamp series!!!! I have followed you for a few years and lost the drive to do lawn care while moving and settling into a new house, but I just got the drive again to take care of 2 postage stamps lawns in front of my house. I'm excited to see this series continue. and yes I'm going to comment on a 3 month old video. lol

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I've only tested my soil once, about 5 years ago, and I went crazy and had all four sides of my house tested separately. My results actually showed a big difference between the front and back. My phosphorous levels were vastly different so I did in fact treat the front and back differently. Basically I use only phos-free ferts on one side, which means no Milo, and the other side I do use some Milo. So testing different areas can in fact be valuable if you want to take it that far.

[@andypummell1411]

Hi there Allyn, I have been watching your videos now for about 18 months, I current have someone else cutting my 1/2 acre lawn, but after watching your videos I am now preparing to to plug, re-sow and fertilise the lawn. I am looking at purchasing a hustler raptor xd 42 inch, I am thinking of using tall fescue grass seed for my sloping section, it is about 15 degrees. Please keep up the informative awesome videos. And I will have to adapt your time line to the Southern Hemisphere. Cheers Andy

[@Aagaardify]

Always a joy to see your videos. I wish I had a house in Florida with that climate

[@TheLawnCareNut]

everyone retires here so c'mon down! 😂

[@1jantheman1]

Just ordered mine. Looking fwd to the results.

[@michaelzielinski7703]

Love your content. I have a new sod lawn cool season they was installed last fall. Coming out of dormancy I have a pH of 7.39. I’m going to hit it with Yard Mastery Starter next weekend when my temps come up. Real excited to use this product for the AMS content and the 12/12/12 ratio. Nailed it man!

[@TheLawnMechanic]

Used this test it worked well

[@williammeyer9801]

Great video. I love your landscape videos with all the palms and tropical plants also.

[@workinprogress5936]

When I had a lawn to take care of, I would sample twice a year. Spring and fall for prep for summer and winter

[@vinnypinatelli221]

I love the yard mastery test kits for my soil they are easy to do and so helpful!!!

[@nickvanhouten]

Can we get a link for the soil probe 😎

[@indoorreefer7332]

Yes another video of LCN 🤟🏻

[@MJorgy5]

I'm seriously considering planting my back lot with clover. It never gets used and is prone to weeds and full of hills. I may soil test the front and side yards tho. Looking forward to the next vid!

[@ericdonaldson4739]

Great little video Allyn!👍

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Thank you !

[@jackderaway]

Will taking sample from a place where there’s no grass or a dead spot matter? I’d rather not tear up what good grass I have.

[@FreedomRock44]

Like given!!!!!........I do not know why Big AL but I love these type of videos. Were you ever a cub scout or boy scout and you got together with your pack den once a week and do a project or make a bird house.....going through how to do a soil test with THE LCN is just like that. Always a good time! I felt like I could have enjoyed a brew and a Stog with you either on the back veranda deck(hahaha) by the pool(by the way the rain hitting the palms back there...soothing scene) in the rain or even da garage over by dare after!!!!!

[@redbeardthepilot3168]

No lawn is too small to join the Domi-Nation. Time to thow 'er down!

[@ggpack8190]

Got my test back today ph finally hit good in 24 months but now my calcium and magnesium are high should I wait them out?

[@MrSamson1958]

I just moved to my house on October 22, and I don't know what kind of grass I have. It looks to be mixed with warm and cool weather as well as a lot of weeds. How can I get to know what I have, or should I start over? I like Zoysia for my lawn. One last question, if so, to restart, should I go with sod or seeds?

[@joemills4716]

Hey there..I live in San Antonio and already drop the promiadine. What should be my next step? Was thinking the stress blend, then flagship. but looks like your are going with the starter. Thoughts?

[@schaftastic7119]

want tips on the royal! I planted 4 2 years ago and 2 of them are struggling!

[@richatwater4130]

I put down fert and RGS. How long do I have to wait before collecting samples for my soil test

[@johnfeather5405]

Is early spring the best time?

[@gg80108]

If I have one spot where the grass is slow growing yellow should I just do that area?

[@Maizan24]

On the preview it had captions saying laughter when Allyn was mowing at the start. I was concerned the gas fumes may have finally gotten to him. Turns out it was just the intro music. Thanks for the videos as always.

[@arielrodriguez6980]

I applied Milorganite 2 weeks ago and also some Black Kow compost to my front lawn. Do I need to only test the backyard since for the front the test may not be valid?

[@andrewroberts6996]

Would the soil testing be different front vs back if you have a dog urinating in the back vs the front. Or do you just treat all the same?

[@jeeves744]

Another option is using a yardknife. It lets you take a smaller chunk out of your lawn then the shovel and gets you down to that 4-6in depth to take a sample.

[@quentinreynhout9161]

Allen, when should I do my spring cool season soil test for Dyer, Indiana? I just received the test yesterday 2/16/24

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Right now if the ground isn't frozen.

[@quentinreynhout9161]

Thank you Allyn, I would have waited until the grass started growing

[@NoblesTx]

Question? Here is just a snip-it from my recent soul test on a property I bought last year. How does one even get numbers this low 😂 what should I do?? pH 6.75 Total Nitrogen (N) 1.6 Phosphorus (P) 0.69 Potassium (K) 1.5

[@larryodonnell2272]

I just sent away for my soil test kit. Will that customize the fertilizer applications/composition based on the results? Really looking forward to getting more into the "hobby".

[@jonathanp360]

Here I am exactly 2 years later…. 03/15/2024. Crazy. lol but I’m ready to get my lawn under control. Ordered soil test kit today.

[@malan828]

I tried taking soil samples and i am struggling because its straight clay barely any soil. Any tips?

[@TheJoeyrs311]

I thought I would never see the provista again. Excited to see it green up

[@hauntedutah]

Hey allyn Is part 2 out yet? Thanks

[@beautifulvivaciousdesignsc5420]

Thanks for the lesson.

[@johnjrkean7008]

I did my soil test n gave it to my wife to mail needles to say 5 days went buy n she forgot it in her car.....is it still worth sending ? It says mail within first day of adding dirt on the box 🤯

[@nashvlbees]

I have a crazy question. Would a soil test result in the summer be different than it would be in the winter?

[@andyrussell8510]

Allyn just bought a bag of your double dark fert with 6% iron. My soil test said my iron was super low. My pH was 7.2. I’ve read that iron oxide is not available for plant use in soil pHs above 6? Is this correct?? Will the double dark even work for me? Is the iron chelated in the double dark fertilizer?

[@nestorserrano3171]

Hey good morning Al, I am a beginner at this and I’m getting frustrated with my lawn. I have done the 3 and 1 treatment to get my grass green. Which I believe it’s worked to some degree. My issues are that the grass doesn’t grow how I see other lawns grow. I see weeds growing, and not so much the grass growing. I have St. Augustine grass and I’m just not sure what I’m doing incorrectly. Please advise and thank you for your content, it’s extremely helpful.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

take this course and follow the Yard Mastery app - that will give you everything you need yardcarebootcamp.com

[@llamacebu216]

I was lobbying for you on Matt's channel, "offmyranch" ... Definitely need some nice green on that mega house

[@jconn5865]

If I recently put down a flagship application and the purple white bag of pre-emergent should I wait a little while before conducting soil test ?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Yes, minimum 45 days.

[@jaymetheaccountant]

My postage stamp is 150 sq feet by the rock wall 👍

[@MrNathanneal]

I live in Houston TX and and we tend to have about 2" of soil sitting on top of clay, so I wanted to ask if I should include or exclude the clay from the test sample?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

the roots of the lawn will be 4-6" down so that is where you want to take your samples from. The top clay is a part of the measurement, don't exclude it.

[@MrNathanneal]

@@TheLawnCareNut: Thank you for the quick response, especially on a video almost 2 years ago. I am a big fan of your videos and what I have learned from you has really helped me dominate my neighbors! I wanted to get your thoughts on Specticle G from Bayer/Envu but I wasn't sure what was the best way to contact you about it

[@krusej23]

Question about the mysoil tests compared to the mehlich-3 tests. MySoil says what's available to the plant so let's say MySoil says I have 10ppm available of phosphorous but the mehlich-3 says 30ppm. Essentially the MySoil test would be telling me to put more phosphorous down even though I would be overloading the soil with phosphorous. Is that correct or am I wrong in my thinking of these tests? Thanks!

[@pibroch2160]

Love your videos. I’m not afraid anymore! 😉

[@TheLawnCareNut]

That's awesome !!

[@bway831]

I just pulled the trigger 😅

[@bryonosborne8231]

Hello Alan I live in Michigan in a suburb of Detroit, currently weather is really up and down drastically with temperature changes daily, with snow and rain now in the spring. I just received the YardMastery granular pro diamine 45lb. And I am trying to find the right time to put it down next week Monday Tuesday are dry sunny days but cold 39 degrees Wednesday calls for 3/4 of an inch of snow Thursday it’s going to go up to 60 with rain another 3/4 of an inch can I put down the pro diamine granular even if it’s going to snow after app. I’m just really trying to have mother nature water it in within 48 hours of application as it’s too early for my inground Sprinks. My soil temp is hovering at 44 but last week was all the way up to 48° All of my neighbors have had their little fertilizer signs stuck in their lawn as of last week don’t want to be late with my pre-emergent. I also just ordered the flagship 2406 to put down with the pro diamine per your direction with separate applications not mixing the two in the hopper. Weather is absolutely crazy in Michigan can I put this down now even if snow in the forecast the next day and then rain and 60 the following day. Really like everything that you’re doing to help us DIYers appreciate it can’t wait till it grows so we can get in some mows. Thanks, Bryon (Ozzy) Osborne

[@bryonosborne8231]

Dear Allyn, Siri botched the spelling of your name in my first comment apologies sir J Best regards Bryon Osborne

[@PammyRock]

Thank you for the info!

[@lorithompson9166]

Hello from The Villages FL of postage stamp yards!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Hey there fellow Florida neighbor!!

[@adammiller172]

Hi Allyn, I was just curious if the soil sitting in the solution for too long will effect the results? It is going on a week and a half now USPS finally got it delivered to your lab. Thanks!

[@LawnNOrder]

Uncle Al neglecting his yard??? Say it ain’t so!!! Lol. 😎👊🌴

[@TheLawnCareNut]

😁😁😁

[@snipegrzywa]

Moved into new house last summer, started a program using these kits... Question.... What does it say about my lawn if the probe twisted and bent from force needed to get it into the soil? Lol Don't think it's ever been aerated or anything... I have alot of work still to do

[@OscarHTX]

When I first moved into my house I also had very compacted soil. It was hard to get deep into the soil using all my body weight (205 lbs) on a shovel. I used humic acid and amended my soil with Air8. 2 years later my soil is WAAAAAY better. It'll take time, but watering and soil amendments work.

[@zeroibis]

Wait so we are supposed to use all the soil!? I thought it was just the soil from the target depth only!? So for example I core down and take out only the soil that was between 3.5" and 4.5" in depth.

[@wayneessar7489]

Where the roots?

[@jonathandeuire6962]

That was my question too. I always shoot for 5-6” deep

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Any soil that is 4-6" deep.

[@zeroibis]

@@TheLawnCareNut Yep wanted to follow up that the sample containing soil from between 4-6" of depth is what the UGA extension office said when I stopped by as well.

[@humbertovillegas3877]

How long do i have to wait to do my test if i just fertilizer my lawn

[@TheLawndryman]

I just submitted my soil sample. The instructions says (We recommend testing 45+ days after your previous fertilizer application).

[@LeoPJuarez]

Do yard mastery soil kits expire? I bought a couple about 10 months ago.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

no expiration so you are all good - send it in!

[@Proc3000]

Im going to core aerate soon with a Classen.....can I use those cores if they are deep enough to get my sample?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

You want soil from the 4-6" depth so it's doubtful those cores will be consistently deep enough.

[@OscarHTX]

Allyn, I have a question over by dere in Texas. I'm starting to see some weeds appear in the lawn. Should I wait to spray with celcius or should I spray now? I'm afraid if I did spray now that some weeds could pop up later as things really start to heat up here.

[@DavidHain-TX]

Great instruction. Thanks

[@AndrewDobek04]

Great info AL!

[@whitsonfishingtv4428]

Allyn, What type of shrub or bush is behind you in your intro. It is beautiful.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

It's a bougainvillea

[@DD-od5qr]

Hello Allyn. How are you. I got your soil test kit last season and did my soil test. I’m in the New York Long Island area. My question to you is how long is the soil test good for? Can I continue applying what I’m deficient in based on last year’s results? Or do you recommend doing another test?

[@jimmaul]

Certain aspects of the soil will change from month to month based on what you apply and how much water it gets which will eventually wash some nutrients out. But that doesnt mean you need to test it every year. Its good to correct issues like PH imbalance using test results but then just apply products based on what it looks like is needed or what plan you have in place. I would think testing every 2-3 years is probably enough.

[@DD-od5qr]

I appreciate your response Jim. Thanks.

[@MichaelRei99]

I really need to test my soil and you can’t make it any easier. Will the procrastinator in me let me order your kit?

[@quijada1545]

You crack me up brah 😂

[@STSNole86]

When we gonna see the collab with Vlog Creations?!?! Hahaha

[@gpoman9988]

Hey Al, I recently had a soil test done to my St. Aug and it showed I have excessive calcium. Everything else is sufficient. What should I be pushing between now and the start of the June 1st summer fert ban?

[@elizabethtomkelley4976]

My soil is very high in calcium and it acts to buffer the soil so I do not need to ever want to add more. In fact I utilize a fertilizer with iron to combat chlorosis and with sulphur to help combat the excessively high pH.

[@GregRutledge71]

won't ship to Canada. bummer

[@CHOPPER030279]

What plant is in your backyard on your fence with red flowers ? I can't understand what you said during the video.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

they are called "Bougainvillea"

[@mypolitical]

I have five acres where standard Bermuda dominates certain areas and fescue dominates other areas. Testing these different areas separately should be interesting.

[@edrumsas5420]

Great info. Cheers!

[@NJSlabaugh]

Man - when are those new ball caps gonna be in the YM store??? I’ve been waiting to order my spring fert & bio stims until the caps are available! 😂😂

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Hopefully next week !!

[@obnoxious3388]

How does a LCN ignore any part of their lawn ( back yard)? Sounds more like a LCC Lawn Care Convenient

[@justinschuyler]

Was that a rainman ray click?

[@dantrevorrow6312]

So much good content. I have gotten in the habit of sharing these with the others folks in my life who look at the lawn as a chore. Hopefully I can convert a couple into full fledged Nuts! Thanks for all ya do.

[@fabrones49]

Hi Allen ,new sub here. I was just wondering why your fert is 10 dollars more on Amazon than on your own website. Bits says "sold and shipped by yard mastery". I sent an email and said that they wouldn't price match, but, I find that strange cause it's the same exact company.

[@Air2381]

Can you throw down Prodiamine and Triad down at the same time?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

prodiamine needs to be watered in, Triad does not so in that case I'd say no.

[@Air2381]

@@TheLawnCareNut thank you so much for the reply.

[@themeyer2010]

Do you have contractor options available? I have many customers that I can use this with.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Yes! They can even have the test branded to your business. www.mysoiltesting.com/pages/professional-landscaping

[@marioorozco1]

HELP!!!! How do I get rid of COUCH weed!!!!!!

[@dhollis26]

My front yard looks terrible compared to the back yard. Centipede lawn on top of rock hard red clay. Somehow front yard pH is about 6.7 compared to 5.5 in the back yard...

[@nicky6120000]

That is a great shirt!!! The more you know.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

it's from Ross Creations merch store. great shirt!

[@flch95]

Actually I am doing different programs for different sections just for the heck of it this year.

[@blloyd815]

why does your soil look dark? mine is all sand. I'm missing something :(

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I use the bio-stimulants recommended in the Yard Mastery app.

[@fajitamonday]

According to the LCN units of measurement, my front yard is half of a postage stamp! 😆

[@michaelfallon4527]

Wish i could come over skyway bridge take exit 2 and pick your brain about lawn care. More of a lab /hands on person. Only 30 min away in St petersburg

[@andyrussell8510]

Allyn just got my results back from this soil test. My calcium and magnesium were sky high. Everything else was basically non existent. I fertilize my lawn regularly. Used many of your fertilizers last year. I was baffled with my results considering my lawn looks pretty good! Any advice? Thanks

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Since the grass looked good, sounds like your lawn used up what you applied. But you didn't apply enough to actually get the soil to build and hold nutrients. That can take time. Sounds like you're on the right track so far n

[@andyrussell8510]

@@TheLawnCareNut should I just hit it hard all year every 4-6 weeks? Starter ferts, flagship, double dark all of it?

[@ChandlerWeeks]

Plot twist: Allyn's backyard tests positive for fungus and disease and he just threw that soil right into the middle of his front lawn.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

😁😂

[@stephanie09.11]

I have two postage stamps. 🤣

[@b286guy]

So sad to see that shovel violate such a beautiful lawn 😢

[@TheLawnCareNut]

it was painful for me too

[@scottlarkin4748]

Nut to soil contact

[@TheLawnCareNut]

😂😂😂

[@WhittyPics]

It is a dirty job but someone has to do it