Naturally Organic Lawns by Lawn-Wright/Organic Lawns

aeration
overseeding
lime

slit seeding
trees & shrubs
pruning

aeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Thatch on your lawn works like a thatched roof. A layer of plant parts, roots and stems sheds water and prevents fertilizer from moving freely into the soil where they are most effective. Aeration is a great method for breaking down moderate thatch build-up naturally and thickening up lawns in compacted clay soils. Aeration is a process which removes small cores of soil from your lawn, which in turn 'melt' back into the lawn after a few rainfalls. The holes created by aeration catch fertilizer and water. Turf roots naturally grow toward these growth pockets and thicken in the process. Aeration holes also relieve pressure from compacted soils, letting oxygen and water to move more freely into the root zone. Performed once or twice a year, aeration can significantly reduce thatch and increase the effectiveness of your turf building programs.


overseeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overseeding combined with aeration can make your lawn thicker and healthier and fight weeds naturally. Broadcasting seed over a healthy, newly aerated lawn gives new grass ideal conditions for germination. Increasing the number of plants in your lawn gives your yard a healthier, more lush appeal. The holes created by the aeration give the new plants room for fast root development. Overseeding also helps reduce the number of weeds in your yard by crowding them out. Weeds can often take hold in thinner lawns. By thickening up your lawn - you prevent weeds.


lime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper pH levels in your lawn help determine how well your fertilizers work and how healthy your lawn looks. Traditionally, lawns in our area are very acidic or "sour." Lime sweetens soil to unlock nutrients in fertilizers and heighten the effectiveness of everything else we do. Lawn-Wright/Organic Lawns can determine how much lime your lawn needs by performing a soil test, analyzed by the University of Maryland's Agronomy Department. Proper liming can increase the soil's microbial activity which aids in thatch control and increase the vibrancy and vitality of your lawn.

slit seeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Major lawn renovation can be unsightly and expensive. Many people think that in order to overhaul their lawns they need to pull up sod and till their front yards. But modern technology has changed our approach. We use a system called slit seeding to slice through sod to plant new seed directly into the soil, eliminating the need to strip your lawn. Slit seeding is necessary when thatch builds up over one half inch, beginning to interfere with the health growth of your lawn. Older and neglected lawns may become infested with unwanted grasses which should be removed and replaced. Serious disease and insect damage can also thin a lawn so badly that renovation is the only answer. Lawns that are planted with grasses that require more watering may need to be converted to more drought-tolerant types. For all of these cases, slit seeding is one of your best and most economical solutions. The Slit Seeding process works in three steps: slicing knives cut through thatch and into the soil creating grooves and mixing soil with thatch, seed tubes place seed into the prepared grooves, and then disks or rollers close soil over the seed. This process provides proper seed-to-soil contact and results in much better germination and growth rates than seed that is broadcast or spread by hand.

trees & shrubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trees and shrubs increase in value and beauty with each passing season. Lawn-Wright's Tree and Shrub Care Program is tailored to your property, making it easy to protect your landscape from the hundreds of diseases and insects which threaten its beauty. In the coming months, insects and fungi pose significant threats but can be controlled with horticultural oil treatments and deep root fertilization. Now is the time to schedule weeding and mulching of your beds. Protect your investment by locking moisture into the soil and preventing run-off. We create a perfect edge and remove any weeds, and then lay down a generous layer of fresh, hardwood mulch.

pruning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pruning is essential to your landscape plants continued vitality. Now is the time to schedule your second round of pruning. Pruning during the summer has significant advantages. Scheduling your pruning now will allow your plant's developing new shoots an opportunity to harden before the first frost arrives later this Fall. By encouraging new growth now you better prepare your plant for a flourishing Spring next season!