How it Works
Step 1: Request a Quote(s)
You can REQUEST A QUOTE from our full list of qualified soil quality restoration contractors, or you can contact a selected contractor from this CONTRACTOR LIST directly. The contractor(s) will provide you an estimate to complete the work.
Step 2: Select a Contractor
After receiving estimates for the work, you will select the contractor. You will need the estimate from your selected contractor to get approval from the County.
Step 3: Submit Your Application to Johnson County
Approval for participation in the Soil Health Program must be approved by the County prior to the work being completed, to ensure that adequate funds remain available. You can COMPLETE AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION online, or download the form and mail it, along with:
- The completed estimate.
- Soil Quality Restoration Worksheet (to be completed by your contractor).
Funding through this program is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified within two weeks of your application submission if you have been approved for participation in the program.
Step 4: Complete the Soil Quality Restoration
Your selected contractor will work with you to find a date to commence the work. You must let the County know when the work is scheduled, so that a County staff member can make a visit to verify the SQR has been completed, which is required for reimbursement.
The contractor will start with aerating your lawn, using equipment to pull soil plugs out of the ground to create temporary holes. The plugs will be left on the lawn surface and will break down as part of the second step. After aeration, the contractor will add compost to your lawn to fill the holes created by the aeration. The compost adds nutrients that are critical to the health of your lawn. Your contractor will advise you on how much to water, and when.
Step 5: Submit Materials for Reimbursement
Submit a copy of the invoice for the completed service to the Johnson County Soil Health Program. The County will provide reimbursement within 30 days of verification.
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