The Andersons HumiChar Organic Soil Amendment with Humic Acid and Biochar (40 lb)

This did wonders for my lawn and photo speaks for itself

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! **8/13/2025 Update: Centipede Grass and full lawn healed now that sandy soil is gone after 20 Months do yourself a favor and invest in biochar/humichar

This is long, BUT READ THIS before wasting your money on other products. I've been attempting to fix my turf since 2021, when I moved into my new home. I initially hired a lawn service, but the success was short-lived. Last fall, I took matters into my own hands by dethatching, scarifying, and overseeding. After minimal success with germination (I took all the steps to protect the seeds and keep them moist), my lawn came up thin and light green in the spring. Despite heavy rains, my soil was still hard as a rock. My soil pH was high, so I bought Mag-I-Cal to lower the pH. I also bought Love Your Soil to loosen the hard clay. Those also had short-lived success. I knew my soil was the problem. The pH came down slightly, but the soil remained compact. I realized that years of fertilizer and over-irrigation by the previous owners had probably built a carbon deficiency and sodium chloride concentration. I read up on this product. It's everything you need to condition your soil on a more permanent basis. The charred component makes space for healthy microbes and the humic component feeds the microbes. I used fungicide to treat lawn disease this season, but as this product layers into the soil and improves water retention at greater depths with healthier root structures, I've had fewer indications of disease. I also have fewer urine burn spots from my dogs. The soil pH has neutralized as the soil retains more rain water (which is slightly acidic in my area). I treat my lawn with this every 2-3 weeks at a light/moderate rate with plans to continue to do so as it moves deeper into the soil. Start with your soil. Treat it heavily for 1 season before scaling back to maintenance applications. Cut your grass high and help the roots grow deep. Healthy turd is resilient and needs less care. I'll swear by this product and won't switch to Humic DG or PGF Complete for humic content until my soil is fully amended. This product is worth the money.

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.

My lawn never look better ! Great Product !

This product in money in GA clay. Takes a lot of applications but my solid is turning black! Yard is becoming healthier every year. I live on .5 acres and I have put down maybe 7 treatments and Im already seeing results. The good news is once the soil improves you can discontinue use. My cost of fertilization is also dropping as I need much less to make my yard looking green! Love it.

I've been following "How to with Doc" on YouTube for help with my Bermuda lawn. He strongly advocates for the frequent application of Humichar as a means to fortify the soil. It is NOT a fertilizer so don't expect a green up after application. As a soil amendment it will likely take regular applications over multiple seasons to achieve maximum benefits. I'd urge anyone interested in using this product first to get a soil sample tested at the local Ag exchange office as a baseline. Then, over time the real benefits of the product can be quantified. The product is easy to apply via spreader and b/c it's in a DG formula, disperses completely in the ground when watered in. Only problem is its price... I would be using the product much more frequently if it wasn't so bloody expensive. I truly believe The Andersons are shooting themselves in the foot by setting the price point so high.

This product is nothing short of a miracle! My partner often unintentionally damages our lawn—whether it’s from letting the mower stall and causing blade burns, or mistakenly over-fertilizing and not watering properly. But every time, this product swoops in and saves the day. In addition, it quickly addresses those unsightly dog urine burn spots left by inconsiderate neighbors. We live in an area that is HOT and with clay soil so this stuff really gets the soil healthy to repair damage. New grass takes root quickly, and before you realize it, the lawn is restored to its former glory. The secret formula feels like pure magic! Although it’s a bit on the expensive side, it has consistently proven to be a lifesaver for our turf. So, when my partner’s lawn care gets a bit reckless, I take charge of the repairs, and with Andersons, we rest easy knowing we’ll have a lush lawn again before long.