Halifax Sloped Lot Drainage: Pro Evaluation First, Then Soil Health

Halifax, NS buyer: sloped lot, existing French drains, poor drainage signs (moss, bad grass). How to cover drains? Restore lawn?

Drainage first — pro required. Serious issues need on-site eval. Can't remote-diagnose.

Lawn health after drainage fixed:

Soil test (Canada: check phone book for Soil Bureau/Ag station)
Organic fertilizer > chemical: feeds microbes → slow, steady, self-regulating nutrition
Food chain: microbes → worms → insects → healthy soil
**Don't:** Till, chemical fert, dry out, overwater — all break the chain
**Do:** Proper water, diligent mow

Fix water. Then feed biology. Grass follows.

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