What it Does

This portion of the program includes five applications of organic-based fertilizer designed to improve soil health, support microbial activity, and promote steady, natural turf growth throughout the growing season.

Organic-based nutrients focus on feeding the soil rather than forcing rapid top growth, allowing the turf to develop strength and resilience over time.

Purpose & Benefit:

Organic fertilization is centered on building long-term soil health. By increasing organic matter and supporting microbial activity, the soil becomes more biologically active and better able to sustain healthy turf growth.

This approach supports gradual, consistent improvements in turf quality rather than short-term visual response.

Key benefits include:

• Improved soil biology and microbial activity

• Increased organic matter and nutrient cycling in the soil

• More balanced, steady turf growth over time

• Improved root development and stress tolerance

What to expect:

Organic fertilization results develop gradually. Turf response is slower compared to synthetic programs, but improvements in soil structure and biology build a stronger foundation for long-term lawn health.

Weed pressure may still be present, particularly during the early stages of the program, as no herbicides are used within this approach.

When it’s performed:

Applications are applied throughout the growing season, typically from spring through fall, based on turf needs and environmental conditions.

What it does:

This program includes two applications of milky spore, a biological treatment used to help manage grub populations in the soil over time. It works by introducing a natural organism that targets grub larvae in the soil environment.

Purpose & Benefit:

Milky spore is a long-term biological approach to grub management. Once introduced into the soil, it gradually establishes and spreads under suitable conditions, helping to reduce grub populations over time.

Unlike conventional insect controls that provide immediate but temporary protection, milky spore works by building a persistent presence in the soil ecosystem.

Key benefits include:

• Long-term biological suppression of grub populations

• Reduction in lawn damage caused by grub feeding

• A natural, soil-based approach to pest management

• Minimal impact on beneficial soil organisms

What to expect:

Milky spore is not an immediate-control product. Results develop gradually over time as the organism establishes in the soil and begins to affect grub populations.

It may take multiple seasons to realize full effectiveness, depending on environmental conditions and existing grub pressure.

When it’s performed:

Applications are typically applied during favorable soil conditions when grubs are active near the surface, allowing for better establishment and long-term effectiveness.

What it does:

These services are recommended to further enhance the results of the Organic Lawn Care Program by improving soil structure, increasing seed establishment, and supporting long-term turf density and health.

While not required, they significantly improve how effectively the organic program performs by addressing soil conditions and turf thickness.

Purpose & Benefit:

Organic lawn care relies heavily on healthy soil conditions and strong turf competition. These recommended services help accelerate soil improvement and support thicker, more resilient turf growth over time.

Because organic programs do not use synthetic weed control, improving turf density is especially important in naturally reducing weed pressure and improving lawn appearance.

When combined with the Organic Program, these practices help:

• Improve soil structure and reduce compaction

• Increase seed-to-soil contact for better germination

• Build thicker turf to naturally compete with weeds

• Enhance water and nutrient movement in the soil

Recommended Services Include:

• Aeration & Overseeding
  Helps relieve soil compaction and introduces new grass seed to improve turf density and fill in thin areas.

• Topdressing with Compost (paired with overseeding when possible)
  Improves soil biology and structure while enhancing seed establishment and long-term turf health.

What to expect:

When performed together with the Organic Program, these services create a stronger growing environment by improving both soil quality and turf density. Results are gradual but cumulative, with noticeable improvements in lawn thickness and overall health over time.

When it’s performed:

Typically completed in the fall, with spring applications available depending on lawn conditions and program goals. Timing is coordinated to maximize soil improvement and seed establishment success.

What it does:

The Organic Lawn Care Program is designed to improve soil health over time using organic-based nutrients and biological treatments. The focus is on building a stronger soil environment that supports natural turf growth and long-term lawn sustainability.

This approach differs significantly from traditional programs that rely on synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides for more immediate visual results.

Purpose & Benefit:

Organic lawn care works by improving the soil ecosystem rather than forcing rapid surface growth. As soil health improves, turf becomes more resilient, better rooted, and more capable of naturally competing over time.

However, because no synthetic herbicides or pesticides are used in this program, lawns will not have the same level of immediate weed or insect control as conventional programs.

Key points to understand:

• Results are gradual and build season over season

• Turf improvement begins in the soil, not just the surface

• Weed pressure may be more noticeable, especially early in the program

• Long-term success depends on soil improvement and turf density

What to expect:

It is normal for lawns in an organic program to experience more visible weed activity compared to traditional programs, particularly during the early stages of soil transition.

Milky spore, used for grub management, is a biological control that develops slowly in the soil. It does not provide immediate protection, and results may take multiple seasons to fully establish.

Overall lawn appearance will improve gradually as soil health strengthens and turf density increases, but the process is more evolutionary than immediate.

When it’s performed:

This is an ongoing, season-long program with applications and treatments scheduled throughout the growing season based on soil needs, weather conditions, and turf response.