This is our 10th year providing organic lawn care to the Boston area community.
When we began at Organic Soil Solutions in 2003,  my now 13 year old wise guy was treating me like a rock star whenever I walked through the door.  My never to be seen 19 year old college kid was my best buddy.  Organic lawn care was a pretty novel idea, but we were fortunate to buy an existing organic lawn care company, Soil Solutions, started by Peter Wild.  The kids turned out pretty good, but what about the company?  We now have a proven track record of reliable, friendly service to grow safe, healthy lawns.

We have developed the most effective organic lawn care around. 
Over the years and after a lot of experiments, it becomes more obvious that good soil and seed is the key to a successful lawn.  Many companies don’t seed in the fall, but that is the most important thing we do.  It is labor intensive and the window is short, but it produces the best results.  With good soil, the seed creates a thick, healthy lawn.  If you have a problem, we come back and fix it.

We hope you have found us fair and accessible. 
We try to provide the best value for your lawn care dollar.  When you call, you get Mike on his cell phone for an immediate response.  You can rest easy knowing your lawn is thriving on good soil, organic fertilizers and sunshine, not water soluble chemicals.   Organic Soil Solutions has grown steadily at about 10% a year and we now care for about 700 lawns.  Quite a few of our original customers are still with us.  Thank you.

Our guys get paid a decent wage with benefits and they reward us with a great attitude. 
Their enthusiasm for the job shows and customers want happy people working on their property.  We think we have the best people in the business.  Retaining good help means keeping good customers.

Get started and/or confirm your current organic lawn care program today.
You can take advantage of the 10% prepayment discount; or you can pay after each service is provided. Contact us today to learn more.

As always, we welcome your questions and comments.

Today we started our first treatment, an Early Spring application of 6-0-6 soy based organic fertilizer. It contains nitrogen and other nutrients that are broken down by the soil biology. It is a tremendous food for bacteria and protozoa at the time of year when they are most active. It is safe for all living things, including pets and children. Early spring fertilizer encourages vigorous turf growth and helps prevent crab grass.

The bacteria are getting a lot of respect lately. We know that 90% of the cells in our bodies are bacteria and most snowflakes are wrapped around bacteria, but now scientists are discovering extremeophiles. They used to think that life could not exist above the boiling point, but now they have discovered bacteria that flourish at 230 degrees and live miles below the surface.

A New York Times headline says it all, "Strange New Microbes Hint at a Vast Subterranean World". The total mass may exceed that of all surface life. The most effective way to kill crab grass may be with an herbicide, but the best way to control it is with a healthy lawn. Crab grass likes compaction, heat and lots of sunlight. It is an opportunistic summer annual that doesn’t get a chance in a vigorous, dense turf. To reduce crab grass, water only when necessary and then, provide a thorough and deep soaking. Frequent, light watering can promote crab grass germination. Mow high and leave the clippings.

Read additional tips on maintaining a great organic lawn here.

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As we rebuild our house after a fire, the choices to be "green" are overwhelming. Windows, siding and floors all have varying degrees of "green". I like to substitute the word "sensible" for "green".  You can live in a windowless cave that uses no heat or a bright, airy space that takes a more energy. I hope you find our organic lawn care services a "sensible" way to care for your lawn. Chemical fertilizers or pesticides are counter productive in an organic lawn care program. A sensible lawn is good looking, but not perfect, safe to chew on and 3” long.

Good soil, good seed and good people make for a great organic lawn. 

Good soil is the key to life. I’ve been reading about all the civilizations that collapsed because people didn’t take care of their soil. Don’t let this happen to you. A soil with the right pH and plenty of room for air, water and roots allows your lawn to flourish. Our fertilizers and compost feed the soil. The soil feeds the plant.

Good seed thickens the lawn and crowds out weeds. A lawn is not a natural environment and our over seeding helps the grass compete with weeds that produce millions of seeds. We usually mow our lawns before they go to seed. Our tillering tall fescues, mixed with other varieties for biodiversity, provide a thick, green lawn that is safe and healthy. They produce deeper roots and survive Summer stress.
 
Good people make it happen. Organic lawn care is not based on a "throw & go" mentality where a worker tosses down a chemical to resolve a problem. It takes a lot of effort to improve the soil and plant the seed properly. The Organic Soil Solutions team is dedicated, hardworking and pleasant. They care about the work they do and it shows. Happy people make for happy grass. Our crew is inspired when your lawn looks good.

Although Winter has begun and you're probably not thinking about your lawn, if you sign up for our all-organic lawn care service now, you can take advantage of our 10% prepayment discount. If you, your friends, or your relatives are interested in our services, please contact us today. We'll provide you with a individual proposal and you can take advantage of the 10% discount. Don't want to prepay? Not a problem. We also offer a "pay after each service" model. Sign up today and be on your way to good soil and a happy & healthy lawn in 2010.

As always, we welcome your questions and comments.
 
Best wishes and Happy New Year,
Michael Murray