Organic Lawn Rejuvenations
Every year, at some point in the spring or summer, the doorbell will ring, and someone from a lawn “care” company will be there offering a “safe, simple, & inexpensive” chemical spray application program for your lawn. They will come multiple times a year to fertilize your grass, and kill whatever isn’t grass. Then, tell you it is the only way to keep your lawn green.
What they don’t tell you is…
Chemical sprays lead to deteriorating soil conditions and less and less biodiversity. This leads to more sprays and more expenses over time. You essentially make you lawn addicted to the chemicals.
An organic lawn requires less work and less expenses over time. Even if it requires a little work to get it started.
There is another way. A way that does not include chemicals. Here is how it works.
Organic Lawn Rejuvenations
Organic Lawn Rejuvenations Step 1 Initial Unwanted Vegetation Removal
As an initial step. Any large unwanted plants like dandelions, lambs quarters, and the like should be removed by hand. Try to get as much of the root as possible, but don’t worry if you don’t get it all.
Step 2 Core Aeration (if required)
Recommended for only the most compacted areas, & prior to compost application. Completed by hand except for very large areas where a mechanical option may be more efficient.
Step 3 Organic Compost Top Dress
Organic, aged, weed-free compost topdressing. 1 half yard is usually enough for the average urban property.
Step 4 Overseed Lawn Areas
Specially selected grass seed for the area required. (sun/shade/high traffic etc.,).
Organic Lawn Rejuvenations follow-up steps.
Step 5 3 Compost Tea Applications
Application dates will depend on the time of year and the progress of lawn. Typically though its spring and fall.
Step 6 Monthly Unwanted Vegetation Removal
Every month remove unwanted vegetation that persists and check on progress.
