Lawns are an important part of our homes and our way of life. For many years, we have been told that the way to keep our lawns healthy and free from weeds is to treat them with herbicides and apply high nitrogen fertilizers. The downside to this approach is that it makes the lawn completely dependent on these inputs to maintain a healthy appearance. This creates a system of overdependence, much like when doctors prescribes antibiotics too frequently, causing them to be less effective in the long run. The grass plants never develop a deep healthy root system, making them more susceptible to drought and insect and disease problems.

The recurring theme in organics is healthy, living soil. The objective of our lawn care program is to "get your lawn off drugs" and provide living, biologically active soil. Weeds, insects and many of the other downfalls of lawns are often only the symptoms of problems and deficiencies in your soil.

Our lawn program is designed to meet the individual needs of each lawn based on the results of a soil test and comprehensive site analysis provided by our knowledgeable soil specialists. If your lawn is looking great we’ll devise a program to keep it looking that way with less input. If your lawn isn’t looking so good, we can tell you why and custom build a program that gives you a healthier lawn from the soil up.

Here are a few methods we may use to achieve a healthy lawn:

• Compost tea sprays
• Natural, organic fertilizer
• Topdressing with organic compost
• Core aeration
• Aggressive over-seeding 

In most cases, it takes several seasons to transition from conventional lawn care practices to totally organic methods.  There may be a slight decline in appearance during this transition, but we are confident that the long term results of having a healthier, greener lawn that is a safe place for children and pets will be worth the investment.