Frequently Asked Questions
Improving your soil is the foundation of our lawn service. Following the foundation of regenerative agriculture, Nature's Select, with our proprietary solution of nutrients, minerals, and other natural ingredients, are designed to replenish depleted soil. We provide living microbes that establish soil conditions conducive to plant health, creating less dependence for chemical or synthetic inputs.
As environmental stewards, we care that our products are eco-friendly and safe for beneficial insects and microbes — and more importantly for your family.
We create outdoor spaces where kids can climb trees, roll in the grass, and play tag with their friends; where adults can fire up the grill and host a family barbeque or enjoy a quiet night under the stars. Your safety and quality of life are at the center of everything we do.
Our primary service centers around Biological Lawn and Plant Care, with tailored lawn care and tree & shrub programs. Our programs include regular visits of weed control and fertilization.
We also offer additional services like aeration and overseeding, insect management, disease management, and more. Contact us today for a free estimate.
Our Biological Lawn Care Program consists of 7 yearly visits, properly aligned with your lawn's agronomic needs throughout the year.
Our Biological Tree & Shrub Care is 5 yearly visits with fertilization, insect management, disease management, and soil enriching nutrients and minerals.
Additional services offered may be completed during regularly scheduled visits, or in-between visits depending on weather and what is best for your lawn at the time of service.
You’ll begin to see improvements within the first season, with significant results building year over year.
Each year your soil and lawn’s performance will increase. As part of creating healthy soil, we also apply the nutrients for immediate results. Our biologic ingredients increase the organic content in your soil. That organic content holds tightly to the nutrients we add, maximizing uptake and minimizing nutrient loss. Nature's Select’s lawn care approach improves soil biology and organic matter, helping your lawn retain nutrients more effectively. This leads to a thicker, greener, and more resilient lawn over time.
North Carolina is located in the transition zone for grass, which means we have weather favorable for growing both cool-season and warm-season grass. Cool-season (fescue) lawns thrive fall through late spring, and begin to shut down during periods of high heat and drought. Warm-season (bermuda, zoysia, centipede) lawns thrive from late spring through the fall, and will go dormant in winter through early spring.
Many lawns contain a mix of both. Nature's Select lawn care designs programs that effectively manage all grass types for optimal year-round appearance.
Annual aeration is essential for lawns that have high amounts of foot / pet traffic. Since many of our native soils are not naturally porous, they become compacted which limits the levels of air in the soil and water penetration that improves overall plant health.
Warm-season lawns (bermuda, zoysia, centipede) are aerated in the summer, whereas cool-season lawns (fescue) are aerated and overseeded in the fall.
Nature's Select uses only the best seed for your lawn. “Blue Tag Certified” ensures that the grass seed going onto your lawn has been guaranteed weed-free, and is known for its superior purity and high germination rate.
Mowers should be regularly inspected for cutting height and blade sharpness to prevent unintended stress on your lawn. For fescue, it is recommended to mow your grass at 4”, and with our biological program, leave the grass blades on the lawn to be broken down into more food created by the microbial population we create in your now healthy soil. Warm-season lawns can be mowed at different heights depending on your preference. Typically, bermudagrass and centipede grass are kept between 1-2”, and Zoysiagrass between 1-3”.
The primary rule of watering is to water thoroughly (deeply) and infrequently, allowing for the soil to dry before watering again. Overwatering can be as detrimental as drought-like conditions. Each lawn presents different challenges with shade, slope, and drainage. It is best to experiment with watering schedules to see what best works for each area of your lawn.
Water in the morning hours, so the leaves can dry off completely before full sun and humid nights.
Nature's Select lawn care service does not require that you water your lawn to take effect, but properly irrigated lawns will perform better, especially during hot summers.
The best time to fertilize your lawn depends on your grass type and the growing season in North Carolina’s climate. Proper timing ensures your lawn receives nutrients when it can use them most effectively. Cool-season lawns (fescue) fertilize in spring and fall. Warm-season lawns (bermuda, zoysia, centipede) fertilize in late spring through summer. Applying fertilizer at the right time helps your grass grow thicker, greener, and more resilient. Nature Select’s expertly scheduled lawn care program is tailored to North Carolina soils and seasonal conditions, ensuring your lawn receives the right nutrients at the right time for optimal results. Our experts will assess your soil, grass type, and seasonal timing to build the right fertilization plan. Request a free quote today.
Plants respond to stress in different ways, but healthy grass turning brown is a key identifier that the plant is under some type of stress. Common stressors include: drought, heat stress, insect damage, disease damage, & extreme changes in weather. Because causes can vary, we recommend a Nature's Select professional lawn evaluation to diagnose the issue and advise the correct course of action.