As the 2010 Lawn care season takes shape; here are a few guidelines for managing your crabgrass organically. Crabgrass control can be accomplished for Organic lawns by taking these 5 Steps:
- Maintaining nutrient levels in the soil by using Organic Fertilizers and applying Corn Gluten Meal in early Spring.
- Seeding, Seeding, Seeding. keeping a thick lawn will discourage crabgrass encroachment.
- Mow high, reduce the sunlight to the soil. This will prevent the weed seeds from germinating.
- Mantain a proper PH level. allowing the nutrients in the soil to be fully effective.
- Hand pull out heavily effected areas and be cautious not to shake and distribute seeds.
Jason has been President of Distinctive Landscaping, Inc. since 1996. Like many, starting with humble beginnings Jason had basic equipment and a hand full of customers. today he has grown into a successful business owner and industry recongnized professional who is responsible for growing the business, fostering livelihoods, customer satisfaction, great reputation and employee retention.