Soil Sampling for Lawn Diagnosis: UF Lab Protocol

Condo Association Dead Lawns

Conflicting diagnoses: chinch bugs, nematodes. Taking ~20 samples for UF analysis.

Sampling Protocol

• Depth: Surface to 4 inches.
• Zones: Healthy sod, dead sod, stressed sod (transition).
• Tool: Bulb planter or trowel.
• Handling: Avoid touching sample with hands (contaminates nematode counts).
• Label clearly: Location, condition, date.

Follow-Up

Results will guide targeted treatment. Write back with findings.