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The founding theory of the Select Program is that “Healthy Soil creates a Healthy Lawn”. But what is “healthy soil”? Let’s look at the factors that go into producing a healthy soil that benefits your grass and lets nature feed and protect your lawn. MICROORGANISMS: A WORLD BENEATH YOUR FEET! Healthy soil is alive. It has distinct properties that are plain even without lab tests. It is dark in color, crumbly in texture, and smells pleasant and “earthy”. If your soil does not have these three characteristics, it is probably not as healthy as it can be. The most important and least appreciated aspect of healthy, living soil are the microorganisms in it. The bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, algae, protozoa, and nematodes that live in the soil are microscopic and invisible to the naked eye. Invisible or not, they are present in astonishing numbers-a teaspoon of soil contains more microorganisms than … Continued

Everyone at Nature’s Select congratulates Fred Crater, the Winner of the Dash Team & Stadium contest of our “One Year Free Lawn Care Program”. Nature’s Select has been a proud sponsor of the Dash since its inception.

Tired of looking out over a patchy, weedy, not-very-green lawn all winter? Dreading the thought of looking at the same problems all summer too? The key to a great lawn in summer is to start on lawn care now before grass growth begins with warmer weather. A soil test is the best way to get started. It’s a good idea to test the soil at least every two or three years for established lawns. You can find basic home soil testing kits at many garden centers that will tell you pH (how acidic your soil is). If you suspect nutrient imbalances, more advanced testing can reveal specific nutrient deficiencies or excesses. Ask at your local garden center or check your local county extension office for information on testing services, many are free or low-cost and come with recommendations for correcting any problems discovered. Most soils in the Piedmont are acidic, … Continued

Have you ever considered using a lawn care service? While hiring a company to care for your lawn might not be right for everyone, it can be beneficial in more situations and have greater benefits than you might expect. If you love slinging bags of fertilizer and herbicide on your days off and have always gotten picture-perfect results with your lawn care regimen, stop reading here-a lawn care service is not for you. Still reading? Most of you probably are. Let’s look at some circumstances where a lawn care service makes sense and see if any seem familiar. You used to love all kinds of yard work and take great pride in your property’s appearance but it’s getting a little harder every year. Or maybe an illness or injury limits the amount of time you can devote to caring for your lawn. Having temporary or permanent physical limitations is one … Continued

Sure, a nice lawn makes your home look good, raises your property values, and provides a safe place for kids to play. But lawns also do so much more!

April is National Lawn Care Month so it is a great time to think about what your lawn and landscape do for you. Even in the age of the smartphone and T.V. show binge watching, the love affair with the American yard is not over. According to an online survey commissioned by the National Association of Landscape Professionals and conducted by Harris Poll in May 2015, eighty-three percent of Americans think having a yard is important. Here are a few insights about the value of our lawns and backyards. Your neighborhood’s landscaping is important. Americans (91%) want to live in an area where they can see or walk to nice landscaping. So if you want the best chance of increasing the home prices in your neighborhood, make sure the landscaping looks good. Nice landscaping helps to sell your house. Eighty-four percent say that the quality of a home’s landscaping would … Continued