Why soil biology reminds me of motor oil.

A few days ago I was sitting in the lobby of an oil change facility when it occurred to me that the function of oil in a car's engine is similar to the biology in soil.

I'm asked on a regular basis, “What does your product do?”. I am always looking for an easy analogy to help people understand the role soil health plays in the growth of their lawn and garden.

I came up with this analogy, let me know what you think.

In a car you have the engine, you add gas to the car to give the engine energy. Oil keeps the engine functioning smoothly. If an engine that is running poorly, adding more gas may keep it running but it will be inefficient. Without proper oil addition and changes, the car is not going to run very long and eventually seize up.


In comparison, you add fertilizer to to your lawn and garden to give them nutrients and energy. The soil's biology converts that potential energy into plant growth. By adding fertilizer to soil lacking in healthy biology you will get some growth, but it will take a lot more fertilizer.

At SoundSoil we find the best Biological Soil Amendments available in the agricultural world and are making them available to homeowners. We are keeping your soil lubricated for long life.

Related Posts

Dog urine killing your grass? Is your lawn spotty from Spot's potty-spots?
Would you like to end the dog urine damage to your grass? Yes. It’s possible. By understanding what really causes tho...
Read More
Clay Soil—the perfect soil for your garden?
Imagine yourself growing a beautiful, lush garden—and never cursing your clay soil again... But how? New amendments ...
Read More
How does the the soils pH affect your lawn or garden?
Do you know if your soil is acidic or alkaline? Depending on what part of the Country you are from, your soil can be ...
Read More