Organic Lawn Care

  After consistently applying Natural Alternative® Protilizer® Seed Plant Activator or All-Purpose Plant Food with Protilizer®, you may notice a visible white growth on the surface of your potting or garden soil. This growth is called Trichoderma and is an indication your soil is healthy and providing a robust defense environment for your plants. Natural Alternative® products containing Protilizer® introduce organic beneficial microbes into soil, which surround the root system of plants with helpful rhizobacteria and positive fungi to promote health and growth.  What is Trichoderma? Trichoderma is a beneficial fungi which engages in a symbiotic relationship with plants. Introducing these helpful organics into the soil and root system helps prevent damage and disease that can occur from pathogens and harmful bacteria or fungi.  How Does Trichoderma Help My Lawn?  By establishing friendly organisms within the rhizosphere (the area surrounding plant roots), less opportu...

  Maintaining a healthy lawn takes practice and patience. Understanding the common errors homeowners make can hel­p you improve your property. Be sure you’re not harming your lawn by avoiding these common mistakes. 1. Mowing your lawn too short It’s important to mow your lawn to the correct height for your specific grass type. Mowing a lawn shorter than the recommended height will cause a portion of the root system to die off, harming the health of the grass plant. This leaves turf vulnerable to lawn diseases and pests, introducing further problems. As a rule of thumb, no more than one third of the grass leaf should be cut at a time. 2. Skipping a soil test When caring for your lawn, it’s important to know what is occurring in the soil environment. Every lawn is different, and the nutrient makeup of your soil will determine what amendments and products will provide an optimal growing environment. We always recommend conducting a soil test on your lawn to determine your soil’s s...