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Healthy Soil Means a Healthy Landscape.

Organic Soil Solutions is a Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) MemberOrganic Soil Solutions program starts with a soil food web analysis which measures type of soil, thatch levels, root depth, pH, organic matter, primary, secondary and micro-nutrient levels and salt content. The test results help us apply the right soil amendments. We need a healthy soil for a healthy lawn. A healthy soil is 25% air, 25% water and 50% mineral and organic matter.

Organic Soil Solutions uses a number of products and services to improve the health of the soil and lawn. We want the soil to have all the air, water, nutrients and biology it needs. We apply compost tea, which we brew for 24 hours and is full of biology. We over seed problem areas in the spring and the fall and add organic fertilizers to make sure there are plenty of nutrients for the biology to break down. We also add soil conditioners, kelp and compost. Mowing high helps the roots develop and shades out sun loving broadleaf weeds.

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The World Beneath our Feet

Find out exactly what's going on in your soil

The Soil Food Web

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Mike's Experiments

Follow Mike as he investigates different hypotheses related to soil, compost, grass, and nature!

Common Questions about Organic Lawn Care

With many clients come many of the same questions – Here we answer some of the most common.

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