Organic Alternative
WeissEarley Knows Organic Lawncare
Do you want to decrease or eliminate the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides in your home lawn? Or do you have a concern that some of the products your currently using on your home lawn may be harmful to humans, beneficial insects, wildlife, or pets? If so, WeissEarley can educate you on the use of naturally occurring resources to maintain a home lawn without synthetic products.
We can recommend and initiate many practices that are an integral part of your organic lawn care. A few examples include core aeration and mowing height. Our recommendations and expertise in organic lawn care practices are based on 35 years of combined experience.
Key Points
WeissEarley suggests that you keep two key points in mind when considering the organic alternative. The first point to consider is that going organic takes longer to produce visible results in most cases. The organic alternative from WeissEarley emphasizes the ongoing build-up of soil. This means that there are no 'quick fixes' often promised with chemical fertilizers. In other words, there are no short cuts with the organic alternative.
The second point to keep in mind is that perfection is a lofty expectation with the organic alternative. Its important to set your expectations by understanding that a few weeds or insects may be part of your organic lawn. However, in time, the WeissEarley organic alternative will provide you with a reasonably uniform green lawn that is resistant to environmental conditions.
Proper Cultural Practices
Cultural practices refer to the mechanical care and manipulation of your lawn and soil structure. Proper mowing practices are essential to any organic program. Lawns must be mowed at a proper height, at consistent and regular frequencies, and under proper environmental conditions. Maintaining sharp mower blades is crucial to reduce lawn damage by insects and disease.
Along with mowing, other cultural practices include: aeration, top dressing, de-thatching, and liming.