Simple Lawn Solutions Liquid Soil Loosener For Compact Soils

Just what I wanted

I’ve been an avid gardener and ‘beautiful lawn’ enthusiast for decades. I like using products that are all organic, safe, effective and priced well. I first heard of SLS products while watching some Ryan Knorr youtube vids on lawn renovation – my fall project – and decided to try the products. Reviews were good, but the ‘pull the trigger and buy’ moment for me was learning it was a family owned business and reading others reviews on their helpful customer service.

After narrowing down the products best suited to this project, I reached out to Pam H. at SLS and heard back within a few minutes with answers to my questions. No automated answers either! She is a delight and very knowledgeable about each product. With her help and encouragement, I first used the Soil Loosener, followed a few weeks later with the Root Hume and Micronutrient Booster both applied on the same day. This weekend, I will be applying the 3-18-18 lawn food.

While I had never been a fan of products that had to be applied by spraying or misting, with Pam’s help I now consider myself a pro. The trick to it was less reading or the Ortho Dial &Spray directions and more watching of related youtubes, then running it all by her for last minute tips. I know that sounds like a lot of ‘hand holding’ over something so simple – but while sad, still true. Bottom line: I found the application to be a piece of cake – what had I been waiting for?????

The Soil Loosener…I’m not kidding…is a miracle product. I was shocked to see that the directions only called for using a very small amount, but it worked like a charm. I sprayed it on all my lawn areas and even in my flower beds to improve water and air flow. I watered it in well, but still timed it to go down right before a heavy rain. Weeks later and eight days after receiving a 3″ rainfall, I used a moisture meter and found that not only was the soil soft enough for the probe to easily insert 5-6 inches, but the soil was moist all the way down – something I’d had a hard time achieving due to compacted, hydrophobic soil and run-off. So Soil Loosener gets 5 stars for sure.

I opted for the Root Hume and Micronutrient Booster to improve the over-all health of the soil and give my new grass seed the best growing conditions possible. I don’t have a way of determining how much these products changed the condition of the soil, except to say that my new grass is dense, emerald green and gorgeous.

I’ll be applying the 3-18-18 as stated above to give the lawn the best pre-winter treatment in anticipation of the coming 3 months in the 20’s & 30’s. Very recent studies have shown that higher doses of nitrogen are good in September and even October, but as the temperature drops, the need for nitrogen decreases while the need for phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) increase. The P for root development and the K for over-all stamina and health.

I’m truly delighted with these products and plan to use the 16-4-8 lawn food as we come out of winter for green-up, growth, root development, vigor and strength.

I encourage you to give these a try, contact Pam by email or phone if you have questions (both contacts are on the web page). You won’t be disappointed.

Such a wild idea but worked amazingly. Our soil is sandy and has clay like texture in other areas. This makes it difficult to work with. Ever since we used this our grass i flourishing, our soil is softer and nutrients are more easily added

Pros:
Works amazingly
Landscapers recommendation
Great for compacted soil

Cons:
You have to give it a couple weeks to notice the changes

Recommendations:
If you have difficulty growing things bc your soil is overly compacted i couldn’t recommend this more. A landscaper we know told us to give this a shot and our yard thrived, this and a new seed and we finally have grass after 4 previous years of trying. Couldnt be happier

This worked as I am definitely noticing a difference in my watering since applying this product. My grass responds so much better to watering as evidenced by the blades appearing greener after watering. My soil was so compacted, I just don’t think the water was getting very far. I would water for 20-30 minutes and my moisture reader would show dry to normal, or in some areas it would be wet, but it didn’t retain. I also wasn’t noticing a big impact on my grass from watering.

Here’s the downside…my water bill will probably go up now because I’m officially addicted to watering my grass now that I clearly can see the results of becoming more and more green. 😂😂

So why 4 stars instead of 5?
I can tell it significantly helped aerate my soil with just one application. I also like that I can get two full applications for my yard out of one bottle. It works, no complaints about the product. I would use it again.

However, it does not beat Jonathan Green’s Love Your Soil. The year I used that for the first time, I was shocked how much it softened and loosened up my soil. Combine it with Mag-I-Cal Plus and wow….amazing. However….That is a bigger financial investment.

So is it the best? No. But this definitely made a magnificent difference and is good for the price!

Excellent product. Worked as advertised.