Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving landscape. At P.C. Hoag & Co., our arborists provide in-depth soil assessments to evaluate the composition, nutrient levels, pH, compaction, and moisture dynamics of the soils supporting your trees and shrubs. With over 45 years of experience across New Hampshire and Western Maine, we tailor science-backed recommendations to help your landscape grow strong from the ground up.
Trees and shrubs depend on soil for water, nutrients, oxygen, and support. Urban and suburban soils, however, often suffer from compaction, low organic matter, poor drainage, or incorrect pH—leading to plant stress and increased vulnerability to disease and decline.
Our tree and plant health care services integrate soil diagnostics to address these stressors before they compromise your trees’ root systems.
Our ISA-certified arborists conduct site-specific soil evaluations using visual inspection, field measurements, and lab-based soil testing when needed. We assess:
Based on our findings, we provide clear, customized recommendations, which may include:
Healthy soil fosters strong root systems that anchor trees and improve resistance to wind and drought.
Balanced, well-aerated soil allows trees and shrubs to take in nutrients more efficiently—especially after pruning or disease treatment.
Plants in healthy soil are better equipped to recover from stress, resist pests, and thrive through seasonal extremes.
Whether you’re restoring a stressed tree, preparing for a new planting, or simply looking to improve the health of your landscape, start from the ground up. Contact P.C. Hoag & Co. today for expert soil testing and consultation.
Call 603-323-7217 or request a soil evaluation online.
Q: Why is soil testing important for tree and plant health?
A: Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving landscape. Testing helps identify nutrient deficiencies, pH imbalances, compaction, and drainage issues that affect tree and plant vitality.
Q: What do you evaluate in a soil quality assessment?
A: We analyze soil texture, structure, pH, organic matter content, nutrient levels (like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), and compaction to develop targeted care recommendations.
Q: Can poor soil be improved?
A: Yes. Based on test results, we recommend specific amendments such as compost, organic matter, fertilizers, or soil aeration to correct deficiencies and improve root zone conditions.
Q: How often should soil be tested?
A: For high-value trees and landscapes, we recommend testing every 2–3 years or whenever signs of decline, poor growth, or yellowing leaves are present.
Q: Do you offer soil testing for both residential and commercial properties?
A: Absolutely. We provide soil assessments for homeowners, estates, schools, municipalities, and other managed landscapes throughout New Hampshire and western Maine.
