The use of chemical synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides and weed controls kill beneficial microbes and mycorrhizal fungi in the soil. Synthetic products can be harmful to our children and our pets. These products can eventually find their way into the water table. Organic Alternatives do the opposite: They reintroduce micronutrients and encourage microbial activity, beneficial insects/mircoarthropods and worms in the soil. Organic solutions and lawn fertilization programs naturally increase aeration which promotes deeper root growth in the plant.
Make sure you get the information you need to build healthy, organic soil. We offer an extensive line of organic fertilizer and organic pest control products and services which allows us to help you make healthy and successful choices for your gardens. Some of the main products include fertilizers, organic insecticides, repellents, soil amendments, and protectants. Take advantage of the cold weeks ahead and our Tool Sharpening services at the Garden Center. Garden equipment including knives, scissors, and pruning shears should be resharpened every year.
Once the soil analysis is completed, a customized program is put in place to bring about the changes that will make your lawn thrive. Typically this includes 5 visits annually throughout the growing season. Key elements of this program include Compost Tea Sprays and lawn renovations in the fall. Some of the organic products used includes beneficial nematodes, milky spore bacteria, and mineral rock dust. We begin with an on-site analysis of the current health of your trees and shrubs in order to design a unique program to help your landscape thrive organically.
To achieve a fertile soil we must first determine what nutrients are in short supply or are out of balance. The soil pH must be examined to make sure it is within a desirable range (6.3-7.0 for most plants). The organic matter content must also be checked. Soil testing is the only effective method to determine the condition of your soil and achieve a fertile living soil that will be able to provide the best environment for your landscape and garden. A much more effective method of soil testing is to send your soil to a testing laboratory for analysis.
