Lawn Care Services
Emerald Lawn Care offers the following services, all of which are custom designed to your particular needs. We use only slow release granular products, unlike some of the national lawn care companies that use liquid fertilizers so they can apply multiple products in a single mixture. We use slow release granular fertilizer to provide steady availability of nutrients, reduce the chance of burning your lawn, and it reduces leaching. It is more work but we know it is worth it.
LAWN CARE PROGRAMS
Conventional Fertilization
We use the highest quality mineral fertilizers. They are fast acting and provide a great result. Mineral fertilizers also tend to be less expensive. The first fertilizer application also includes crabgrass control.Organic-Based Fertilization
This program utilizes mineral and organic components. You will get a quick green-up in the spring because the mineral components are not dependent on soil temperature. The organic components enrich the soil, providing constant access to nutrients and no leaching.Organic Fertilization
In this program we offer strictly organic products, generally based on poultry byproducts with the goal of soil enrichment. With proper soil feeding you will get a great result and Mother Nature will thank you for it too. This program requires a little patience (2-3 years) because organic products are not as fast acting.Whichever approach you select, we recommend four applications: Early Spring (fertilizer includes Crabgrass Preventer) 3/15-5/1, Summer 6/15-8/1, Late Summer 8/1-9/15, and Late Fall 11/1-12/15.
Weed Control
Broadleaf Weed Control
These are liquid applications and are generally done once in May and again in September. We will also spray periodically throughout the season as needed. They are the most effective way to deal with Dandelions, Violet, Creeping Charlie, and a host of other broadleaf weeds. There are currently no effective post-emergent organic weed control products available.Organic-Based Fertilization
This program utilizes mineral and organic components. You will get a quick green-up in the spring because the mineral components are not dependent on soil temperature. The organic components enrich the soil, providing constant access to nutrients and no leaching.Whichever approach you select, we recommend four applications: Early Spring (fertilizer includes Crabgrass Preventer) 3/15-5/1, Summer 6/15-8/1, Late Summer 8/1-9/15, and Late Fall 11/1-12/15.