# S4 E25 Tinfoil Turfgrass - More soil testing nonsense from Steve.

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Podcast: [Turfgrass Epistemology](https://stenobird.com/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology-6708747)
Published: 2026-04-23T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://TurfgrassEpistemology.podbean.com/e/s4-e25-tinfoil-turfgrass-more-soil-testing-nonsense-from-steve/
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## Resource

In this video, I break down a popular lawn care video on soil testing, pH, and nutrient recommendations and separate what’s useful from what may be misleading. We take a closer look at how soil test results are interpreted, whether the recommendations actually make sense, and how to approach fertility decisions using evidence-based turfgrass science. If you're trying to better understand soil tests, lawn care recommendations, pH adjustment, and fertilizer decisions, this discussion will help you think more critically about what to trust—and why. #turfgrass #soiltesting #lawncare #fertilizer #soilscience #turfgrassepistemology #lawntips📌 https://www.gofundme.com/f/TurfgrassEpistemology Thank you for being part of this community and for supporting evidence-based turfgrass science. Join Turfgrass Epistemology to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UZnHkJhAmARDZ4YoHnc_A/join Voicemail:859-444-4234 Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfgrass-epistemology/id1717271379 Spotify Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1cTpdrChToeEFAOX9wkXFI iHeart Radio Podcasthttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-turfgrass-epistemology-129043524/ Podbeanhttps://turfgrassepistemology.podbean.com/ Online consultingCalendly.com/TravisShaddox TwitterTwitter.com/TravisShaddox EmailTravisShaddox@gmail.com Turfgrass Programs and Extension Service Information:https://www.usna.usda.gov/assets/images/as_pdf_image/LandGrantColleges.pdf Diagnostic Criteria for Turfgrass Bullshit Disorder:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y_GeVPQ237pzm0ImTP4eVij6I9D0PHPn/view

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