The Andersons HumiChar Organic Soil Amendment with Humic Acid and Biochar Covers 12,000 sq ft (12 lb)

I have applied this to my lawn (northern climate lawn) each spring for multiple years while also following a Scott’s seeding and fertilizer program. In combination with a high quality seed, I’ve noticed this always boosts our lawn health for very green grass.Our home was a new build in 2020 and the soil was nutrient deficient (I tested it). Lots of clay from the excavated earth that was dumped around the property when they dug the foundation. Applying this product has helped progressively improve our soil pH over the past 4 years!

3 days after application my lawn is healthy already

This is the second application (of Andersons Humic Acid ) that I’ve used on my lawn. What a difference this product made. I had some major bald spots in my grass and lawn look terrible. Two months after the first application all the bald spots were gone and my grass looked really good. I applied the second application three months after the initial application and my lawn looks even better. It’s a bit expensive and it does take some time to work, but it’s worth every penny

If you live in the South and deal with sandy soil, I want to share something that truly changed my lawn: biochar. It’s not just hype—it works.When we bought our home, our soil was bleeding out nutrients and water faster than I could put them in. I ran soil tests and realized I was throwing money away on fertilizers that couldn’t stick. That’s when I started digging into real solutions—and that’s how I found biochar.Now, I apply it twice a year with the goal of reaching 200 pounds over the next few seasons on our front lawn. It’s an investment—$600 to $800 total—but here’s the thing: biochar lasts 100 years or more in the soil. It locks in nutrients, holds water, and transforms how your soil works.By the time my plan is complete, we’ll likely cut our irrigation needs by 40% and reduce fertilizer use by half—so it ends up paying for itself if you’re willing to be patient and consistent.Here’s what I’ve learned:• Charge the biochar with organic fertilizers—they feed the microbes and bring the biochar to life.• Add micronutrients and macronutrients when applying—it’s like seasoning the soil properly.• Stick with it. Every application improves CEC (cation exchange capacity) and builds the kind of soil plants thrive in.If you’re not sure how much to use, you can use tools like GPT (yes, the AI!) to calculate the right amount based on your lawn’s square footage and your soil goals. If your soil is sandy and struggling, this is one of the most powerful long-term changes you can make.Take your time. Stay consistent. You’ll be amazed at what your lawn can become with healthy soil.**04/15/2025 Update: Added photo of soil profile from a sod plug I pulled from my lawn. Look at the top profile with only 100 pounds added past 18 months! Good bye sand!

This is a great product to add carbon and humic acid to the soil, but it is pricey, and for that I am taking away 1 star. If you have red clay soil, especially with a new lawn, humic acid can really bring it to life with less nitrogen while really improving water retention. I have since found a more cost-effective way to apply humic acid, but if you're new to lawncare or have a small yard, this will be a 5+ star product.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Product arrived early which was great. Looks like a good product with low dust. The settings on the bag were accurate for my spreader. Bought the 40lb bag for the best bag for the buck. First time using and praying it helps my soil pH. Only time will tell if it helps as there will be no immediate reaction I'm sure.

Used it everywhere. My lawn and my flower beds. Noticeable difference in soil with some compost vs compost alone.

I live here in Atlanta, Ga. About March 15, I looked around at all of my neighbors' yards... Out of about 20, my yard is the ONLY ONE that is already awake and dark green!!! Love it. This is my 3rd year using HumiChar and PFG complete and I already know this year will be sweet! 1st cut is today 😊. To you complaining about the price... having a healthy green yard is the goal not a thin light green yard. You have to treat your soil! This is the key, year 2 you will see. It will ONLY get better. Way less weeds because your soil is no longer acidic which cuts down on weed killer purchasing. Happy Scaping!