The natural systems that are at work in our environment are powerful and subtle at the same time. From the violent storms that thin the Forrest by snapping and uprooting and trees to the slow steady decomposition that follows creating the nutrients and soil for future growth of the trees.  While it is possible to create man managed systems to grow trees it is important to note that the sustainability of the system often relies on how well we have learned from nature.

Our home lawns, like the vast prairies and wooded fields in nature, are also subject to these rules.  At Green World I have spent over 20 years learning and understanding these systems and for me it is very rewarding to see the improvements that we have made in the way that we interact with your lawns. We still stand on the solid platform of a quality fertilization program, controlling pests and managing the soils PH levels. But now we also routinely add soil amendments like compost or gypsum, we perform core aeration as well as fracture aeration, we address the impact of the trees, shrubs and hardscaping on the lawn and soil environment and we look at how the intended use of the turf areas will need to be accommodated.

Lawn Care has evolved along with our understanding of the natural systems that govern it. We love to talk about lawns and our environment so please contact us with questions and to find out how we can give you a beautiful and healthy lawn.

Rick

Then the next time you mow they are crushed and the soil is mixed into the thatch layer on the surface, adding micro-organisms to the thatch layer, allowing the thatch layer to decompose. Aeration also allows air , water and nutrients to more readily reach the root zone by relieving compacted soil and opening up the thatch layer. RyanaeratorIt stimulates new growth, improves drainage, provides a better environment for over-seeding and increases the effectiveness of applied fertilizer and control products. Aeration is one of the best things you can do for your lawn. It is suggested that a lawn be aerated at least every other year, but preferably every year.

Here are a few of the steps that we will follow when we visit each of the systems that we service.

• Inspect the rain sensor for both function and location
• Inspect all sprinklers and drip tubes for wear and leaks
• Check nozzle sizes in sprinklers and reduce where appropriate
• Inspect for leaks at valves and manifolds
• Set watering schedules based on best water management practices
• Make recommendations for upgrading controllers to newer Water Smart models where appropriate

At Green World we have always designed and installed with water efficiency in mind so some of this attention is not new but I am committed this year to be sure that all of the irrigation systems that we are responsible for are performing at their most efficient level. This will also make the most of another valuable resource, your money.

Rick Morgan



We have started our late summer seeding cycle now and I have posted a picture and a video from my iPhone to show some of the methods that we use to get the lawns back in shape.