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Lawn Care...Naturally

Our guide to organic lawn care is a collection of thoughtfully put together information that we have gleaned over our ten plus years in the lawncare industry.

It's designed to bring you what we consider to be the most helpful strategies in organic lawn maintenance for the "do it yourselfer".

We've even included tips and advice in what to look for when hiring a lawncare company, should the need arise.

Welcome

Hi there! We're Jim and Jill Carty, and we're excited to be able to share our hands on experience and hard won knowledge with you.

Jim and I have worked together in our family owned and operated lawn care company for over 10 years in Peterborough and the Kawarthas of Ontario, Canada. Jim is fully licensed with the Ministry of The Environment's lawncare sector, both as an operator and a technician examiner.

We've treated thousands of lawns over the years and stood the test of many changes in our industry as it has evolved to the now totally pesticide free status as a result of recent legislation.

Our company has always been a leader in the organic lawn care industry, so adapting to these changes has been an easier transition for us than for some.

What's In The Guide?

You'll find our guide separates fact from fiction, and is written in an understandable format complete with photos and videos that will equip you with all you'll need to know about safe, natural, organic lawn care applications.

Don't Panic!

For those of you used to traditional methods of lawn maintenance, we'll introduce you to a new way to think about your lawn as you learn how to eliminate weeds and lawn pests organically.

As a homeowner used to having access to traditional pesticides to treat lawn weeds, crabgrass, white grubs and chinch bugs, you might be asking yourself....what now?!

Really...don't panic!

We're here to help. With a little common sense and some hard work on your part, our organic lawncare guide filled with tips and techniques on our part, we can partner along the way to a beautiful, lush, organic lawn for you to enjoy with family and friends.

Lawn Care Forum
Welcome to our organic lawn care forum, It's our social networking community of sharing our best questions, answers, photos, and ideas about lawn care maintenance and lawn care problems.

Organic Lawn Care Blog
The Organic Lawn Care Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the organic-lawn-care-guide.com website.

Lawn Maintenance Schedule
Our seasonally divided lawn maintenance schedule provides a one page overview reminder of when to do what to your lawn. Hang it up over your garden workbench for a year round reference check.

Best Early Spring Lawn Care Advice
It's time for the spring lawn care regime. Get tips and advice on the right garden rake and general spring clean up techniques.

Summer Lawn Care
Our summer lawn care tips give you the advice you'll need to adjust to the hot, dry, conditions of summer and how they affect your lawncare maintenance.

Lawn Soil Preparation
The first step to a healthy lawn is the lawn soil preparation itself. A good foundation means years of easier lawn maintenance.

Soil Evaluation
Soil evaluation is the first step in the process of having a healthy lawn.

Lawn Aeration
Lawn aeration is one of the healthiest things you can do for your lawn. By removing small cores of soil you help reduce soil compaction and promote root growth for healthier grass.

Lawn Dethatching
A lawn dethatching is a corrective measure taken to bring an unhealthy lawn with an excessive thatch layer back into balance.

Lawn Rolling
Lawn rolling fits into a spring lawn maintenance schedule when trying to remove bumps in your lawn.

Corn Gluten Weed Control - Natural Lawn Weed Control
Corn gluten weed control in the form of corn gluten meal, is mother nature's own 100% organic weed inhibitor.

Lawn Watering - Do It Right
What should you know about lawn watering? Watering your lawn advice that answers all your questions about watering grass.

Raking Leaves
Raking leaves in the fall is an important part of good lawn maintenance. Find out why here.

Identify Lawn Weeds
Learning how to correctly identify lawn weeds is a key step to establishing a healthy lawn.

Crabgrass Killer
Our best organic crabgrass killer methods and recommendations. With a little work and know how, you'll be enjoying a healthy, crabgrass free lawn again.

Killing Weeds
Killing weeds organically can be done. Here are some great strategies for getting the job done.

Dandelion Recipes
Dandelion recipes for you to try and enjoy. If you can't beat them on your lawn, you could try eating them instead.

Plantain Recipes
Here's an interesting collection of plantain recipes to try for both medicinal use as well as something different from the kitchen.

Lawn Diseases - Fungal Diseases. Maybe It's Both
Improper care breeds lawn diseases that are caused by fungal diseases on your lawn.

Organic Fungicide - Homemade Fungicide or Store Bought
Treating lawn diseases with organic fungicideor making your own homemade fungicidewill get you on your way to a disease free lawn.

Mowing Lawns
Mowing lawns has a major impact on the quality of your home lawn. Proper mowing techniques and practices are important.

Lawnmower Maintenance
Basic lawnmower maintenance tips for your spring start up and throughout the season.

Lawn Mower Blade Sharpening
Proper lawn mower blade sharpening is a key component to maintaining a healthy lawn.

Weed Wackers
Weed wackers. Choosing the right one for your yard work involves several considerations as well as your own personal preference.

Lawn Dog Spots From Urine
Learn how to repair dog spots on your lawn left from dog urine.

Salt Damage
As the snow disappears for another season, we see salt damage on the lawns in spring.

Repairing Lawns
Repairing lawns can mean the basic leveling of lawn bumps and depressions to a complete overhaul lawn grading and leveling lawns with more severe damage.

Lawn Maintenance Companies - Lawn Maintenance Contract
Lawn maintenance companies will offer a wide range of services, so it's important that you decide what you specifically want from lawncare companies from the start of your research.

Lawn And Garden Resources
Lawn and garden resources for do it yourself home maintenance.

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