3 Mistakes That Are Killing Your Soil (and How to Fix Them)

If your lawn feels dry, dull, or just plain dead — you might be making one of these common backyard mistakes. Here's how to fix them with a natural approach.

1. Overwatering

Watering too often drowns microbes, encourages shallow roots, and creates soggy, compacted soil. Instead, water deeply but less often — once or twice a week is enough.

2. Over-fertilising

Dumping chemical fertilisers on your lawn might green it up fast, but it also burns roots, kills microbes, and leaves your soil reliant on more chemicals.

3. Ignoring the Soil

Most people focus on what’s above ground. But healthy lawns start below the surface. Poor soil structure, low biology, or compaction can choke out roots and stunt growth.

The Fix? Go Biological.

Use a bio-stimulant like Bactivate to feed the microbes that feed your plants. Start with a 3-week regenerative cycle: Plant Stimulant + Soil Stimulant + Protect.

Bonus Tips:

• Avoid mowing too short
• Mulch your clippings for natural fertiliser
• Use compost or bio-conditioners seasonally

Healthy soil = healthy lawn. It’s that simple.