Natural Organic Lawn Care

10 Steps to a healthier lawn

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NATURAL ORGANIC LAWN CARE 2007

Follow these steps for a healthier lawn

1- Provide your lawn with an inspection and repair any damage from grubs etc

2- Perform a site evaluation to ensure the grass is growing well in all areas and if not find out why

3- Cut your lawn at a height of 2.5" for the last few cuts and first few of the new year

4- Application of CGM in the spring will help prevent annual and perennial weeds from germinating successfully

5- Fertilize your lawn with a Natural Organic Fertilizer.

6- Monitor for insect and disease problems weekly to prevent serious problems

What does a Natural Organic Lawn Care program cost?

Prices for a full Natural Organic Lawn Care program start at $185.00 for a 2500 sq` lawn, this includes:-

1- Soil test to determine the nutritional needs of the soil, including pH. Site assessment to determine the correct type of grass seed to use and the suitability of the property to have a lawn (not all area's are suited to grow turfgrass).

2- Application of 5-1-5 Alfalfa based fertilizers, 2 applications in spring and one in fall, 1 application of our corn based 8-1-6 fertilizer in summer

QWe also suggest you have your lawn aerated and overseeded every year

Corn Gluten Meal

Corn gluten meal is a natural by-product of the corn syrup industry. It has been used as a feed for animals and is now available for weed control. It is not fully understood exactly how the Corn Gluten works but when the material is applied to the soil,

allelochemicals are biologically produced that inhibit root growth on germinating seeds. Corn Gluten has NO detrimental effect on established plants, it is actually a high protein and as such will provide a 10% source of nitrogen as a Natural Organic fertilizer.

Corn Gluten needs to be applied prior to the germination of annual weed seeds, which will be early spring and late summer. The application rate is 20lb per 1000 sq`. You must water this product into the turf and then allowed to dry. You can also use this in flower / vegetable beds as long as you are not trying to plant seeds.

The effect of Corn Gluten last about 6 weeks and should be applied no more frequently than twice a year.

Summer Insects

A weak, unhealthy lawn is a prime target for insects. The first step in preventing insect damage is ensuring you keep your grass plants healthy, this includes watering and feeding the plants. It is possible to keep a healthy lawn free from insect damage, use high Endophyte grass seed to help repel Chinch bugs and other blade feeding insects. Root feeding insects can be controlled by the use of Beneficial Nematodes. Please feel free to contact us for further

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