Here's why...
Healthy soil is living and breathing with active micro-organisms, all of which work hard to break down organic matter, make nutrients available to your grass and control plant disease.
Grass roots:
If your lawn has been neglected or has experienced stress, then chances are that your grass roots have been damaged. By applying mycorrhizae these roots will not only regain their healthy state, but they will grow longer and stronger. This will improve your lawn's growth, colour, disease resistance and drought tolerance.
Don't shoot the messenger!
Weeds thrive in compacted, poorly drained, nutrient deficient soil. But did you also know that 90% of weeds occur due to lack of calcium? And although it may take time to do it organically, all of these things can be remedied in safe, earth friendly ways. Next time you want to spray that dandelion with harmful chemicals, remember- it's just letting you know that your soil needs a boost! Say goodbye to those weeds- naturally!
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Going Lush- it's all in the soil!
Take a deep breath...
Let your grass breathe and allow for proper drainage and better absorbtion of vital nutrients by having your lawn aerated every year! This is also the perfect time to add compost, EM, mycorrhizae and any other soil amendments, as it puts them in direct contact with your grass roots.
Lawn withdrawal?
It's true! Depending on how much your lawn has been relying on chemicals (and for how long), it will likely go through an adjustment period as we cut off it's usual supply of chemical based fertilizers/ herbicideds and transition to organics. This may not be pretty- at first. But with patience and a steady organic program, your lawn will eventually be lush, green and best of all- safe for bare feet!
Get ready to enjoy your lawn- book your free consultation today!
We work WITH nature not against it!
When your lawn is treated chemically, most of these helpful little guys are destroyed. It is important to recreate a healthy soil environment by avoiding the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides and re-introducing beneficial micro-organisms. We do this with applications of Effective Micro-organisms (EM), followed by top dressing with nutrient rich compost to ensure that they are happy and well fed. These steps combined are the number one thing you can do for the eco system that is your lawn!
With Mycorrhizae:
Without Mycorrhizae:
The addition of Effective Micro-organisms, or EM, is an inexpensive way to bring out the lush in your lawn! Occurring naturally in your soil, but depleted due to stress and chemical use, EM consume organic matter, tilling the soil and providing nutrients directly to your grass and other plants. Call us for more information!
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