Healthy Lawns Begin Beneath the Surface

Healthy Lawns Begin Beneath the Surface

A healthy lawn starts with healthy soil.

Here in the Central Indiana area, your lawn is likely growing out of rich, heavy clay soil that can quickly become compacted. When the soil becomes compacted, it makes it difficult for air, water, nutrients, and grass roots to move through it.

At Holmes Lawn and Landscape, we use a Carbon Soil Amendment program with products such as CarbonPro-G.

Why Soil Health Matters

Compacted clay soil can lead to:

-Shallow roots


-Poor drainage


-Thin or stressed turf


-Reduced nutrient uptake


-Poor seed establishment

Carbon amendments help condition the soil and improve its structure over time, creating more space for water, oxygen, nutrients, and beneficial biological activity.

A Healthier Root System

A good soil environment will yield a healthier, stronger root system over time, which enables your lawn to better withstand stress from heat, drought, excessive rain, and general wear and tear.

Pair It With Aeration & Overseeding

Carbon soil amendments work especially well alongside core aeration and overseeding. Aeration opens up compacted soil, allowing the amendment, water, nutrients, and seed to better reach the root zone.

Better soil. Deeper roots. Stronger turf.

If your lawn struggles with compact clay soil, poor drainage, and weak growth, turn to Holmes Lawn and Landscape. We will help you build an effective program to improve your lawn from the soil up.