In order for a lawn to thrive it needs a healthy medium (the soil) to grow in. An organic fertilization program focuses on the soil’s quality. The aim is to nurture the soil and the soil food web in addition to feeding the plant.
The soil food web refers to the multitude of life forms in the soil. These forms range in size and kind from microscopic one-celled bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa, to larger nematodes, anthropods, earthworms, insects, plant roots, and small animals. (more…)
To be successful in taking an all natural or organic approach to maintaining turf grass it is best to establish a baseline of your soil’s quality. Taking a soil sample and sending it to a lab for chemical analysis is key. Armed with the soil test results you’re suspicions will be confirmed or at the very least you will know what to add to the soil.
Welcome to ANTC™ All Natural Turf Care a blog to help the professional turf manager make the switch to all natural organic turf care. Whether you are landscaper, facilities manager or grounds supervisor it is my hope that you will find timely information to help you be successful. If you are one of those folks that just can’t wait please feel free to visit our web site, www.pjcecological.com, and contact my office directly.