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February 22, 2022
Organic Granular Fertilizer Organic Granular Fertilizers are products Omaha Organics uses to stimulate growth and add slow release nutrients to the soil. Our Organic Granular Fertilizer program consists of 4 applications spaced throughout the year. The organic matter in our fertilizer feeds microorganisms in the soil, improving the foundation upon which plants grow. Healthy soil is the long term key to lawn and […]
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Soil Testing The key to a beautiful lawn is having a healthy, well balanced soil that supports a thick and strong turf stand. Omaha Organics will start with an advanced soil test that will measure the chemical structure of the soil. Healthy grass begins with healthy soil. Healthy soil has a proper nutrient balance consisting Major Macronutrients, Minor Macronutrients, Secondary Nutrients, and Micronutrients. The […]
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January 1, 2020
Aeration Regular core aeration is critical in maintaining a healthy organic lawn. Aerating loosens compacted soil, increases oxygen to the roots, improves water and nutrient infiltration, encourages strong root growth, and breaks up thatch build-up. Healthy looking grass has to start with healthy roots. Roots need oxygen from the soil to grow strong. Compacted soil restricts oxygen supply to the roots. Aerating loosens […]
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January 1, 2020
Grass Seed Overseeding is highly recommended with all aerations. Just like everything else, grass ages, and reproduction rates slow. Thinning grass allows room for weeds to grow. Overseeding cycles in new grass seed to compensate for the natural slow down of the turf’s reproduction, and insures your lawn stays thick and dense. Thick grass is less susceptible to weed growth. Also, there are new […]
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January 1, 2020
Granular Compost Top Dressing A key aspect of lawn care and maintenance is amending the soil to create a healthy nutrient-rich source where grass and plants can flourish. An effective way to create quality soil is to apply topdressing. Topdressing typically consists of a mixture of topsoil and compost derived from leaf and yard trimmings. Topdressing a lawn will significantly increase the soils ability […]
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January 1, 2020
Soil Amendments for Soil? Clay soil is common around the Omaha area, and is a very poor nutrient source to grow a healthy lawn. Adding soil amendments such as Gypsum, Lime, SuperCal Humic or Triplicity to clay soil can help to recondition, break up, and loosen clay soil. A soil test is always recommended to determine the application rates of these products Soil is primarily […]
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January 1, 2020
Natural Weed Control They say the best defense against weeds is a healthy lawn. Unfortunately there is not an easy, all natural weed control product that we offer as a “service”; however, prolonged use of a properly applied organic fertilizer program will reduce weeds, disease, and pests. The key to having a weed-free turf is mowing tall (5″), fertilizing, aerating, seeding, soil testing and […]
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January 1, 2020
Fall Clean Up There is always clean up work to be done in a yard. When fall arrives sometimes the leaf clean up can be overwhelming. Let Omaha Organics take on the task. Omaha Organics will clean up all leaves, sticks and other debris off of your lawn and landscape areas with a clean up in fall. A fall clean up should be done as […]