Let root cycling solve this for you.

 

I've used JG Love my soil the last three years. No complaints, but its not cheap.

 

Thanks. Good feedback. I like that the JG product has more than just humic acid in it. Sounds like it’s a good mix

 

How about aerating in the Fall and then top dressing compost?

 

Yes I do that already but still have issues with a section of my lawn

 

I’m a fan of the Mirimichi CarbonizPN that SiteOne sells for $25/40# bag. If you have a location nearby it’s the way to go. Otherwise these things get expensive to ship.

 

Me too, but I prefer the Lesco CarbonPro G for only $2 more vs the CarbonizPN since the Lesco product is prilled and easier to spread. The Mirimichi CarbonizPn product is more soil-like and is much harder (impossible) to spread via a rotary spreader.

My siteone sells the CarbonizPN for $23 and change while the CarbonPro G is $25 and change, both 40# bags.

The CarbonPro G spreads just fine out of my TurfEx spreader.
Being able to spread it with my spreader is worth the $2 upcharge for the Lesco stuff.

I've had great results with the CarbonPro G. I've put several bags down on a few problem spots and was amazed how quickly those spots improved.

 

I've had great results with the CarbonPro G. I've put several bags down on a few problem spots and was amazed how quickly those spots improved.

Is that all you have applied to those spots and nothing else?

 

How large an area are you talking about? I've used compost and or worm castings to improve the soil of smaller areas.

 

How many sq ft a bag does the Lesco Carbon cover

 

Per the label:

SUGGESTED USAGE; Homogeneous granular formulation can be applied at 5–10 lb./1,000 to residential and commercial turf and landscapes, golf courses, athletic fields, and nurseries through a standard LESCO broadcast spreader without the need for a specialized agitator.

 

Check how impacted it is with a screw driver. Aerate. top dress with compost, humic and or sea kelp. Like everyone else I have been using carbon pro g to help raise my CEC levels in my back yard. The one problematic spot is doing much better. Might be from carbon pro, better pH, and/or aeration idk. For the price i really like carbon pro g

 

I use carbon pro g

other practices and a nicer season (so far...) have probably helped more, but I do think the product helps at least some. I may cut back a little on it and use a PGR but I don't think I'll cut it out entirely. (have very heavy silty clay soil)

 

How much do you pay for the Lesco CarbonPro G? At 5 lb per M "every 2-4 weeks", it does sound expensive.

Does anyone who use this have actual data showing an increase of CEC? of "Optimized" PH?

 

It looks like it's going for 32 per bag right now.

I do 4 bags for the whole year, one bag per application over 9ksqft, mainly to add carbon to this clay yard. Now that the grass is growing better I probably don't need it and can just root cycle. iirc my CEC was fine to begin with and PH is just slightly high.

I'm still not sure if I'm going to do 4 bags again next year, probably don't need it... spend the 130 or so on a PGR and likely get better results (root wise, cut frequency wise, water wise, etc)

 

contractor pricing can save you $5 a bag. It's only $25.99 with contractor pricing.
I just picked up (4) more bags of it on friday.