How to Revive Soil Naturally in New Brunswick

Mike Slaney
Oct 10
2 min read

Healthy soil is the heart of every lawn

Hands holding healthy, dark organic soil in one hand and dry, lifeless dirt in the other showing the difference between living soil and dead soil. — Healthy soil is alive, Rich in organic matter, moisture, and microbes. Dirt is just what’s left when life is gone.

Whether it’s compacted clay or sandy soil, most lawns in New Brunswick struggle because of one thing — tired soil. After years of chemical treatments, heavy mowing, or poor drainage, soil loses its structure, nutrients, and biological life. But with a few natural steps, you can bring it back to life — no synthetic fertilizers required.

Step 1: Test your soil

Every good plan starts with understanding what’s missing. A basic soil test tells you your pH, calcium, magnesium, and organic matter levels — giving you a roadmap for how to restore balance.

At Hydro Weed Plus, we often find that NB soils need more calcium and organic carbon, especially in older suburban lawns.

Step 2: Feed the soil, not just the grass

Technician applying natural soil treatment with a long hose and spray nozzle to restore soil health. — Feeding the soil means nurturing the life below the surface not just the grass

Quick-release fertilizers may green things up, but they don’t fix the root problem. To truly revive soil, you need organic matter and microbial life.

We use our in-house blend called HydroSoilRevive, which includes:

Humic acids to improve nutrient uptake
Liquid kelp for root growth and stress tolerance
Vital Humic and Liquid Love (worm-casting extract) for microbial activity

Together, these ingredients rebuild structure, enhance water retention, and make nutrients more available to your grass and plants.

Step 3: Aerate and amend

Compacted soil can suffocate roots. Aeration helps open channels for air, water, and nutrients. Pair this with amendments like gypsum, fruit compost fertilizer (6-3-1), or topdressing compost, and you’ll see lasting improvements in soil texture and root development.

Step 4: Protect the life you’ve built

Once your soil is healthy, protect it by going chemical-free. Natural inputs feed soil biology, while herbicides and synthetic fertilizers destroy it. Regular applications of HydroSoilRevive throughout the growing season keep microbes active and organic matter cycling — creating a self-sustaining system.

The Hydro Weed Plus Soil Health Boost

Our Soil Health Boost Package starts with a comprehensive soil test — because healthy lawns begin below the surface. Once we understand your soil’s unique needs, we create a custom blend of natural amendments like gypsum, fruit compost fertilizer, lime, or other organic materials to restore balance and vitality.

Educational diagram showing organic matter, surface and subsoil all important to make up healthy soil — Healthy soil is more than dirt it consists of multiple layers and a living system that feeds and supports plant growth from the roots up.

From there, we maintain that health with gentle, low-dose natural treatments such as our in-house HydroSoilRevive, which supports microbial life and nutrient cycling all season long.

It’s a science-based, chemical-free approach designed to rebuild your soil — not just mask the problem — so your lawn can thrive naturally year after year.

Ready to bring your soil back to life?

Contact us today at www.hydroweedplus.com to schedule your Soil Health Consultation.Let’s make your lawn a living ecosystem again — naturally.