Month: April 2012

  • De-thatching

    De-thatching a lawn helps bring the lawn alive by removing old, dead debris, cutting old stolons and rhizomes. I would recommend doing this in the spring. Some benefits to de-thatching are:  Helps stimulate root growth  Removes barrier so fertilizer and water can reach roots  Helps protect your lawn against disease CALL TODAY 541-771-9441

  • Weed (not the city)

    Weeds can be a problem and if neglected can take over your yard. These noxious little critters can be characterized as selected vegetation that is undesired within other vegetation that is selectively desired. Common weeds to central Oregon include nap weed, dandelion and broad leaf. In general, there are four types of selective Herbicides that…

  • Organic News

     Rich soil is the key to a healthy organic lawn Not only does your lawn and soil need the ingredients from organic fertilizers but it also needs a good microbial life. Worms and other critters are great for your lawn in producing much needed nutrients for your soil. While organic fertilizers will attract microbial life, man made fertilizers will deter…

  • ORGANIC LAWN CARE

      Benefits of treating your lawn naturally are:   Your lawn will be safer for children, pets and the enviroment Develops a healthy root system Puts the necessary nutrients back in the soil Nutrients and minerals will help sustain your lawn When using chemicals your only fixing the problem temporarily. Think of this as your grass on steroids. It…

  • Why Organic?

    So why should you “go green”? So many reasons and here are just a few Have you ever looked at the warning labels on the back of fertilizer bags? Most conventional fertilizers and pesticides contain very toxic chemicals that not only harm you but also animals. Synthetic lawn fertilizers can often decrease your soil’s fertility,…

  • Drains

    CentralOregon winters can be harsh with heavy precipitation. Providing your yard with proper drainage where there is excessive moisture is vital to a healthy landscape. Believe it or not but almost half of all homeowners have drainage issues left without resolve. There are several great solutions to solving this problem, one is a french drain….

  • Do you need Bark?

    OrganicScapes INC is scheduling laying bark for both commercial and residential properties. There are many benefits in laying bark, here are just a few: Helps your yard stand out by looking fresh and clean Inhibits weed germination and growth Holds in soil moisture, protecting plants from drying out quikly Moderates soil-temperature fluctuations Depending on what…