# Soil Amendments **URL:** https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/soil-amendments/ **Author:** YouTech Agency **Published:** October 22, 2024 > Soil amendments are applied to improve soil performance, increase water absorption to allow vegetation to develop a desirable deep and healthy root system. --- ** [Green Infrastructure](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/) # Soil Amendment Services * ## What Are Soil Amendments? Soil amendments are applied to improve soil performance, increase water absorption to allow vegetation to develop a desirable deep and healthy root system, and mycorrhizal network development (fungi to plant root communication).    [ Request a Consultation ](https://aqualisco.com/request-a-consultation/) [ Call (888) 590-9685 ](tel:8885909685) ![AQUALIS excavation](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/soil.web_.jpg) ## Improving Existing Soils For long-term vegetation health it is imperative to test the site’s soil for infiltration and soil nutrients. Depending on the type of soil and level of compaction, it may not be able to infiltrate stormwater at the desired rate for healthy deep–rooted vegetation. Compacted or nutrient depleted soil may also deprive native landscaping of necessary nutrients. Partnering with a company specializing in Green Infrastructure ensures that we quantify any soil deficiencies and introduce the most effective materials to enhance natural plant life. Our goal is to provide long term sustainability when implementing GI, and we provide the design, development, and maintenance to keep your systems compliant and functional.   ### Adding Organic Soil Material Whether your desire is a standard turf lawn, or low-maintenance native vegetation, implementing healthy vegetation relies on having soil that supports healthy plant life. Compacted soils often inhibit native plants and grasses from developing deep roots that allow for greater stormwater infiltration. Heavily compacted soils can act like an impervious surface, increasing stormwater surface runoff and the spread of contaminants and pollutants. Soil amendments incorporate organic materials, including compost, to change the soil’s physical and chemical properties for improved filtration. For compacted soils that contain sufficient organic content, tilling and supplemental sand are effective soil amendments to aerate soil and increase infiltration.   ![Aerial view of an urban park with a pond, walking paths, and surrounding city buildings](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SW-Mgmt.descriptor.SW-Engineering.jpg) ### [Milwaukee, Wis. War Memorial Center Stormwater Management](https://aqualisco.com/case_study/milwaukee-wis-war-memorial-center/) This green infrastructure provides 190,775 gallons of storage per storm and reduced sediment loading to Lake Michigan by 1,500 pounds annually. [View the case study](https://aqualisco.com/case_study/milwaukee-wis-war-memorial-center/) * * ### [Green Infrastructure for a Resilient Future](https://aqualisco.com/green-infrastructure-for-a-resilient-future/) Discuss the economics of green infrastructure, considering how we assign value to green infrastructure assets, and how we quantify this value. [Watch the webinar](https://aqualisco.com/green-infrastructure-for-a-resilient-future/) * ## Uses for Soil Amendments Compacted soils are often lacking in necessary nutrients and organic matter as the natural process for healthy soils to develop is often interrupted due to construction. Projects that have excavation, grading, paving, and other development activities interrupt the soil’s natural structure and chemistry. These activities can also result in construction debris contaminating the soil.   Soil amendments are suitable for:   - New Construction/Development  - Retrofits in Urban Areas  - Detention Basin Design & Retrofit  - Turf Lawns   * ## Prolong The Life of Your Stormwater System AQUALIS offers comprehensive maintenance and regular servicing solutions tailored to your property to ensure your stormwater systems operate correctly while extending the life of your investment and avoiding costly NOVs. ### Additional Green Infrastructure * [**Constructed Wetlands**](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/constructed-wetlands/) An alternative stormwater control measure that closely emulates a naturally occurring wetland therefore improving our water bodies. ** [**Bioswales**](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/bioswales/) A vegetated channeled depression or trench that captures and infiltrates stormwater runoff before it enters a stormwater drainage system. ** [**Rain Gardens**](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/rain-gardens/) A type of bioretention that is best suited for smaller sites to treat stormwater runoff. ** [**Riparian Habitats**](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/riparian-habitats/) Zones located along river banks that provide important habitats for wildlife, limit erosion and help to mitigate flooding events. ** [**Permeable Pavement**](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/permeable-pavement/) An alternative to traditional asphalt or concrete, permeable or porous pavement materials are designed to allow water flow around them into a stone media, or through the pavement. ** [**Sand Filters**](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/sand-filters/) Media filtration systems used to treat stormwater runoff and improve water quality. ** [**Green Roofs**](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/green-roofs/) An alternative to traditional roofs, green roofs incorporate areas traditionally underutilized for stormwater management, through capture, storage and evapotranspiration of stormwater. ** [**Native Landscaping**](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/native-landscaping/) The design and use of plants native to the site location as a long-term sustainable solution to manage rainwater and stormwater runoff. ** [**Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance**](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/regenerative-stormwater-conveyance/) A series of bioretention step-pools designed atop a porous stone media bed, to convey, control and treat stormwater runoff while protecting site soils from erosion. ** [**O&M and Vegetation Management Plans**](https://aqualisco.com/service/green-infrastructure/om-and-vegetation-management-plans/) An operation and maintenance plan details the necessary training, management, budgeting and maintenance requirements to successfully operate GSI, vegetation and stormwater systems. ## Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance Installation Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network tasked AQUALIS with designing, engineering and implementing the stormwater control measure on the property. [Read the Case Study](https://aqualisco.com/case_study/kenosha-wis-highway-kr-regenerative-stormwater-conveyance/) ** * ![after picture of regenerative stormwater conveyance installation](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/rsc.web_.during-768x432.jpg) ## Our Certifications ![Associated General Contractors of America Badge](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/agc@2x.jpg) ![Post Construction BMP Inspector Badge](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/bmp@2x.jpg) ![Certified Arborist Badge](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ipa@2x.jpg) ![Lateral Assessment Certification Program Badge](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lacp@2x.jpg) ![Manhole Assessment Certification Program Badge](https://aqualisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/macp@2x.jpg) [View All Certifications](https://aqualisco.com/expertise/our-certifications/) * ## Did you receive an NOV? Have an urgent need? We can help. 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