Organic Lawn CareOrganic lawn care is nothing new, it has been around since creation. But with all the hype about global warming and the environment it seems like everybody is jumping on the band wagon in one way or another. Why, even one of the national chemical franchises are now marketing their version of "natural" turf care. There's nothing like playing on both sides of the fence for a profit. There are a lot of company's looking to capitalize on the situation by marketing their products as "natural or green". I am sure this is NOT an attempt to be intentionally misleading, but if you are in a hurry and not paying attention you may not be getting what you think you are. This is especially true with fertilizers. Always read the labels very carefully. Beware of the marketing ploy the uses the terms "made with" on the label.
Why does the organic approach work so well?
The natural approach is to tailor fit a plan to meet your turfs specific needs. You can't ascertain what the soil needs by walking around and looking at it! Remember this when a phone solicitor offers you a free "analysis" The only to know is by soil testing. Everything else is guess work and usually a waste of money. Ask a farmer or professional grower and they will tell you the importance of soil testing. They will also tell you that they can't afford not to, their survival financial depends on it! Don't settle for a "one chemical fits all approach". Realize that these services are going to put the same mixture of chemicals on your turf as they are on your neighbors down the street. There is a lot more to growing a healthy, lush turf than that. A comparison of Organics vs Chemicals I will tell you without hesitation that paying for a service is a waste of money if you don't have the soil tested! I have prepared more soil test reports and recommendations than any other person your likely to find. Would you like to know what the secret to a great lawn is from an industry insider? It's just a matter of balancing the your soil chemistry, using the correct amendments, the way nature intended it. It's that simple. Don't buy anything until you have a copy of your soil test report in hand. Points to PonderThere is NO miracle product that is going to somehow cheat time and circumvent mother nature.The "weed free" lawn is a myth!
The golf course turf is not going to happen unless your paying a golf course crew to maintain it.
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