

Soil amendment and treatment is available as a standalone service or can be added to any Green Yard lawn care plan for improved soil health and lawn performance.
Soil amendments are materials added to the soil to improve its structure, nutrient content, moisture retention, and pH balance like lime, compost, gypsum, or micronutrients.
Signs include poor lawn growth despite fertilizing, yellow or thinning grass, compacted soil, or standing water. A soil test gives us a clear answer.
Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline your soil is. Grass grows best in slightly acidic soil (pH 6–7). If the pH is off, your lawn may not absorb nutrients properly—even if you fertilize.
We recommend soil testing at least once every 1–2 years to monitor changes and adjust treatments as needed.
We tailor each treatment, but common amendments include lime, sulfur, compost, gypsum, and micronutrient blends—depending on your soil test results.
Yes! Once dry or settled (typically within 24 hours), our soil treatments are completely safe for your family and pets.
It depends on your lawn’s condition and the type of amendment, but many clients see improvements in lawn color and thickness within 4–6 weeks.
Absolutely. Soil health enhances the effectiveness of fertilization, overseeding, and pest control. It’s a key foundation of any healthy lawn care plan.
Some soil issues can be corrected with one or two treatments. Others, especially those involving organic matter or pH correction, may require seasonal maintenance.
Book a free soil evaluation with Green Yard. We'll test your soil, explain the results, and build a treatment plan to improve your lawn from the ground up.

How Lawn Border Restoration Improved a Fort Myers Property’s Appearance
A homeowner in Fort Myers contacted us because their lawn looked uneven despite regular mowing.
The grass was healthy.
The yard was maintained.
But something still felt unfinished.
After a property inspection, the issue became clear.
The lawn borders had slowly disappeared over time.
Grass had spread into landscape beds, edges were no longer visible, and the property lacked the clean definition that creates strong curb appeal.
The homeowner noticed several issues throughout the property.
These included:
Grass Growing Into Landscape Beds
Faded Lawn Borders
Overgrown Walkway Edges
Uneven Property Lines
Reduced Curb Appeal
Although the lawn itself was growing well, the lack of border definition made the entire property appear less maintained.
During the inspection, we identified several areas requiring attention.
The most noticeable findings included:
Landscape Beds Losing Shape
Grass Encroaching Onto Decorative Areas
Sidewalk Edges Becoming Hidden
Border Lines No Longer Visible
Inconsistent Separation Between Lawn And Landscaping
These issues had developed gradually over time and were easy to overlook.
Our goal was to restore structure and definition throughout the property.
The service included:
Re-Establishing Lawn Borders
Defining Landscape Bed Edges
Removing Grass Encroachment
Cleaning Walkway Perimeters
Restoring Sharp Property Lines
Performing Detailed Cleanup
Rather than changing the landscape design, we focused on improving what was already there.
Many homeowners focus primarily on grass height.
However, border definition often has a major impact on appearance.
Restoring these areas helped create:
Better Visual Separation
Cleaner Landscape Presentation
Improved Property Organization
Stronger Curb Appeal
A More Professional Appearance
The lawn immediately looked more polished without requiring major renovations.
After the restoration was completed, the property looked significantly different.
The homeowner noticed:
Cleaner Landscape Beds
Sharper Lawn Edges
Improved Walkway Appearance
Better Overall Presentation
More Defined Outdoor Spaces
Friends and neighbors began complimenting the appearance of the yard shortly after the work was completed.
Border deterioration often happens gradually.
Many homeowners don't notice it until the lawn begins to look untidy despite regular mowing.
Signs that border restoration may be needed include:
Grass Spreading Into Flower Beds
Disappearing Landscape Lines
Overgrown Walkways
Uneven Lawn Boundaries
Reduced Visual Definition
Addressing these issues early helps preserve the overall appearance of the property.
Sometimes the biggest improvement comes from restoring the details that have slowly disappeared over time.
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Available to residential customers for Lawn Maintenance, Mosquito Control, Perimeter Pest Protection, Flea & Tick Treatment, and Tree & Shrub Care services only. Requires purchase of an annual plan with either PrePay or EasyPay options. Price match available with a valid written quote from a licensed competitor. Quote must match service address, number of treatments, service type, and treatment area. Not valid on quotes older than 120 days or promotional/flash sales. Green Yard reserves the right to verify all estimates. Offer valid for first year only. Limited time offer. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Available at participating Green Yard locations. Additional terms may apply. Customer responsible for applicable sales tax.
Introductory discount of 50% off applies to the first Lawn★, Tree & Shrub✢, and/or Mosquito★★ application only. All other terms apply.
◆ Green Yard offers a satisfaction guarantee. If you're not happy, we’ll return between scheduled visits at no extra cost. Applies to customers on full-service plans only. Not applicable to partial or basic programs. Restrictions may apply.
✦ Free Lawn Health Evaluation available with full plan purchase and performed during the first service visit.
★ Requires enrollment in annual Lawn Care plan. 50% off applies to the first application only. Valid only at participating Green Yard locations. Service availability may vary by region. Cannot be combined with other offers.
✢ Requires enrollment in full Tree & Shrub program. Discount valid for first application only and for new PrePay or EasyPay residential customers. Includes routine fertilization and treatment of common landscape trees and shrubs.
Excludes specialty plants (e.g., fruit, palms) and trees over 25 feet. For more information, visit Green Yard.com/FAQTREE. Not valid with any other offer. Taxes not included.
★★ Requires full Mosquito Plan enrollment. Discount applies to first mosquito treatment only. Available to new PrePay or EasyPay customers. Service may not be available in all areas. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts. Customer responsible for any applicable tax. ✧ Satisfaction guarantee applies only to customers on the full mosquito service plan.
◆◆ Starting at $99.95 for properties up to 20,000 sq. ft. For larger areas, please contact us for a custom estimate. Does not include removal of cobwebs above 10 feet. Excludes termites, rodents, bedbugs, bees, pharaoh ants, and other excluded pests. Services available only at participating locations. Additional terms apply. Tax not included.
† Affordable lawn plans starting as low as $1/day based on lawns under 999 sq. ft. Valid for new customers with PrePay or EasyPay plans. Participating locations only. Not valid with other promotions. Service availability may vary by region. Taxes apply.

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