A lawn says a lot about a homeowner, and lawn care is one of our specialties at Greenside. We offer lawn maintenance, fertilization and other services to keep your grass healthy and looking beautiful.
One area we’re asked about a lot is organic lawn care, something we’re proponents of. Treating your lawn organically shows an appreciation of the natural world, and also affects several other important factors. Here are some potential benefits of organic lawn care.
Grass Health
Beneficial nutrients found in organic products help nurture roots, and also balance soil pH and good microbes. Much of what you’ll need here comes down to soil – you can collect some for testing, and this will tell you what kind of nutrient levels you need to add to get your desired result. You can then determine what the right organic fertilizer is to purchase, and any other practices you should be taking.
Family Health
Your grass isn’t the only area that can benefit from health improvements – your family can as well. Organic lawn care doesn’t feature many of the chemicals involved in standard care, including herbicides, pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. These chemicals are often applied to grass, and this can pass on to people – especially children – from here. Instead of using harsh chemicals, natural products are healthier for both the lawn and those enjoying it.
Environment
Organic treatments are also far better for the natural environment. Reducing chemical usage means that over time, less chemicals will be present in streams and runoff. Soil will be cleaner, air will be sweeter and the environment will benefit. Chemicals should only be used as a last resort.
Maintenance Costs
Finally, cost benefits are the nail in the chemical coffin. An unhealthy lawn that’s dependent on chemicals can come with high costs for maintenance since soil and the ground level isn’t truly healthy. A lawn that’s cared for organically, however, will settle into a nice pattern where much less maintenance or cost is required.
For more on why organic lawn care might be right for you, or for any of our other landscaping services, speak to the pros at Greenside today.