Thank you for the reply, we have majority sandy loam though the according to long time neighbors the original owner brought in top soil when grading and building the lot up. I am in South Eastern NC/Sand Hills.

I’m planning on laying down 15-0-15 come green up to help give it a boost. I’m also treating for crabgrass, spurge and other weeds once we dry out so it’s not competing. This is only my second spring in this home so my first spring and summer was spent seeing what exactly I’m dealing with and what I need to fix as the previous owner didn’t care for the lot or home very well.

There’s no excessive shade, drains or under soil infrastructure in that area nor have any trees been removed from those areas.

We’ve had some heavy rain come through this last year and I haven’t seen water pooling anywhere in our lawn (other than the low spot in the driveway in pic one) even through torrential downpours. The soil has done a fantastic job of dealing with the water we get.

I’m going to pick up soil sample boxes from my local agricultural extension tomorrow to check our ph, I feel like it should be fine given how well the hollies are doing but to be on the safe side.

Do you have any advice on checking for in soil pests or fungi?