Organic Lawn Services
Americans love their lawns...it's in our blood. It is the most popular gardening activity in the country, outpacing vegetables, flowers, fruits and houseplants. A well maintained lawn can add value to your home or business.
There is a green trend among many homeowners today. Why?
- It considers the long-term environmental concerns in their lawn maintenance programs.
- It is expected to include IPM practices, encourage recycling, and would emphasize a more natural and less manicured environment.
- It should rely heavily on cultural practices to maintain a dense, healthy turf grass such as: mowing, irrigation, and fertilization.
Chem-free's philosophy of growing turf, organically, is simply... "A healthy soil grows healthy plants!"
Soil is...a complex, living environment made up of millions of beneficial microorganisms necessary for the growth of plants.
It's the foundation for growing and maintaining a healthy lawn.
When you feed the life in the soil...these microbes give the plants minerals, some vitamins, nitrogen, and some amino acids.
In return, plants give the microbes food, such as sugars and amino acids.
Building the Foundation: The soil
Aeration – One of the most important cultural practices available for your lawn. Its advantages:
- Reduces soil compaction
- Helps control thatch
- Helps water & fertilizer move into the root zone
Top Dressing – Works by restoring organic matter to your soil. Organic matter will improve the soil structure, helping to develop strong, healthy root systems. Its benefits:
- Adds billions of beneficial microbes that make available nutrients
- Rebuilds "pet spots" and compacted areas
- Fortifies established lawns, especially after aeration
- Produces vibrant green color
In Short...
Soil with lots of organic material remains loose, holds more nutrients, fosters growth of soil organisms, and promotes healthier plant root development.