Build Healthy Soil

Soil is the foundation on which you grow a healthy lawn. It provides air, water, and nutrients for plants. Soil also absorbs rainwater and filters the water that runs through it, since it contains microorganisms that trap and break down pollutants.

Learn more below about how to build healthy soil for your lawn.

Healthy grass and soil

Healthy soil is the foundation for a lush, green lawn. | Photo credit: Shutterstock

In this Section:

Know Your Soil

To learn more about research and extension related to Building Healthy Soil, visit the Dig Deeper page.

Start Here
See how your lawn care practices measure up with our Natural Lawn Care Quiz.
The Basics
Take a look at some simple ways to incorporate more natural lawn care practices.
Videos
Browse through a collection of videos on various natural lawn care topics.
Questions?
Find answers to commonly asked lawn care questions.