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She has over 30 years of experience in gardening and sustainable farming. H away from the acidic side and back toward neutral pH. Some species of lawn grass are more tolerant of acid soils. Kentucky bluegrass, for example, likes soil more on the alkaline side, while fescues and bentgrasses will tolerate more acidity. While acid soil tends to make itself known by lawn grasses that fail to thrive or problems with moss growth, the only way to verify that acid soil is an issue is with a soil pH test. Follow the extension’s instructions for gathering the soil sample.