Soil Test Kit Stop guessing what your lawn needs

Note: soil test kits are free with a Lawnbright Custom Lawn Plan.

1. Scoop several samples of soil from various spots in your yard.
2. Place the soil in the provided mail-back bag and ship to the lab.
3. Sit back ~5-10 days. You’ll receive your detailed report via email.
4. Use the report to guide your next lawn care steps (fertilizing, aerating, watering, weed control).

All Lawnbright products come with a hose-end sprayer. Simply hook the product to your garden hose and spray it on your lawn – no special equipment needed.

Stop guessing what your soil needs and start applying treatments with precision. Lawnbright’s Soil Test Kit gives you clear data on your turf’s nutrient profile - and it only takes a few minutes.

We’ll send you a DIY kit. Return a few scoops of your soil for professional testing in our labs. We measure 10 key parameters: pH, organic matter, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, CEC, manganese, saturation levels.

You’ll receive an email with your results so you can target your treatments accordingly.

• Includes: Soil Test Kit with instructions, sampling tools, prepaid mailer.
• What’s measured: pH, organic matter, phosphorus (P), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), CEC (cation exchange capacity), manganese (Mn), and saturation levels of key nutrients. 
• Turn-around: Results sent by email in PDF format within ~5-10 days after sample arrives. 
• Made and tested in the USA.

Why is doing a soil test important for my lawn care routine?

Doing a soil test allows you to read out what your lawn actually needs. Grass health is dependent on soil chemistry, so understanding the exact nutrients that your lawn has and is deficient in allows you to tune into a precise lawn care plan that gives your lawn what it needs. It also reduces waste and nutrient runoff into waterways, since you’re not giving the lawn an overdose on nutrients it already has. 

How long does it take to get my results?

Typically you’ll receive results within 2 weeks of sending in your test kit.

When should I test?

You can test whenever the ground is workable, but spring and fall are ideal—especially before starting a new lawn care routine or making major changes to your soil. For the clearest picture, avoid collecting your sample immediately after applying fertilizer, lime or other soil treatments.

What package service do I need to use to send back my test kit?

We use the US Postal Service. Your test kit came with a prepaid mailer - just pack it up, drop it in the mail and you’re all set. No additional postage is required.

Do I need to fill out any forms or write anything on my test kit?

Nope! We’ve taken care of all of that and your kit is automatically linked to your account. Just be sure to put your soil sample in the mailer we have provided and you are all set!

How is this different from a home soil tester probe?
Most home probes provide a quick estimate of moisture, light or pH. Lawnbright’s Soil Test Kit sends your sample to a professional lab for a detailed analysis of 10 key soil-health measurements—including pH, organic matter and important nutrient levels—so you can make more informed lawn care decisions.

What do I do with the results of my soil test?

Your soil test provides you with the nutrient levels in your soil currently and will help you decide which products you should be using in order to better balance your soil for healthier turf. It’s also what we at Lawnbright use to develop our custom lawn plans for customers. If you’d like us to create a custom plan for you, you can order a plan here. The cost of your soil test will be applied to your plan, so be sure to email us at info@getlawnbright.com in order to get your credit!

How often should I do a soil test?

It’s great to test your soil every 2-3 years to check on progress and tweak your plan. If your lawn is new or struggling, or you have massive imbalances, you may want to take tests more often.

Do I need to test every year?

Usually not. For an established lawn, testing every two to three years is generally enough to track progress and fine-tune your lawn care routine. Consider testing more frequently if your lawn is new, struggling or working through a significant soil imbalance.