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01 Oct 2017
By seoteam Landscaping , ,

Benefits of Organic Lawn Care

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.

02 Apr 2016
By seoteam General ,

4 Ways to Have the Best Lawn in the Neighborhood This Year

Does the sight of your neighbor’s beautiful, perfectly manicured lawn sometimes make you turn a little “green” with envy? It’s no secret that many people compare their own lawn to that of their neighbors—there’s even a saying about grass always being greener on the other side of the fence—but what if you had all the secrets to make your lawn the one that everyone in the neighborhood wishes they could have? Here are a few lawn tips that will make you the envy of the neighborhood.

Aerate in the Fall

The best lawns are the ones that can get plenty of water and nutrients down to the roots of the grass, and the best way to do this is to aerate the lawn. If you are planning aeration, make sure you have clearly marked the heads of your sprinklers to avoid running over them with the aerator. You may also be able to hire someone to do this for you in the fall.

Don’t Cut Too Soon

People who frequently cut their lawn and keep the blades excessively short (under 2-3 inches) will often start to notice patches of white coloring or more weeds in the lawn. That’s because cutting it causes the roots to die, making room for weeds and allowing grass blades to burn and get the white coloring. It’s important to keep your lawn well-manicured, but there’s no need to cut it every day.

Water at the Right Time

Watering your lawn in the middle of the day, especially if you live in a hot climate, is generally a big waste of water. That’s because much of the water you put on the lawn will evaporate into the atmosphere, leaving you with a hefty water bill and a brown lawn as the result. The best times to water are either in the early morning before the sun comes up or the late evening, right before or right after the sun goes down.

Use a Quality Lawnmower

If you do your own lawn mowing, make sure your blades are sharp. As blades dull you will notice blades of grass turning white the day after you mow. Even a lawn that is well taken care of will start to look dry and worn out with a dull lawnmower.

Rather than having to worry about sharpening your lawnmower blades or knowing exactly what height your grass should be, you can just hire a landscape company like Greenside Landscaping that will provide you with the right tools and expertise to get a sharp and beautiful lawn each year.