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Posted by The GreenView Team at 10:05:11 AM | 1 Comment(s)

We all have interests and passions that sometimes conflict. You love your lawn and garden. Nothing compares to the satisfaction of a beautiful green lawn peppered with shrubs and gardens after hours of planting, fertilizing and watering.

Then there’s Scooter, or Jake, or Toto - and don’t forget Princess, your cat. Face it: You love your pets just as much as you love your tulips! But can your passions coexist? Can Jake learn to love your garden as much as you?

The answer, of course, is yes. Let's get started.

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Posted by Kate Stravinskas at 10:33:51 AM | 7 Comment(s)

If you mow regularly and don't have large piles of grass clippings, it is best to leave them on the lawn.  The clippings return nutrients and organic matter to the soil as they break down.  A big misconception about leaving the lawn clippings in the yard is that they attribute to thatch.  Thatch is a layer of decaying plant matter that accumulates at the surface of the soil, but grass clippings (if not left on the lawn in excess) break down quickly and are healthy for your lawn.

Large piles of grass clippings are not healthy because they can clump together and mat down the grass blocking sunlight which will cause yellow spots and increase the chance of disease.

Posted by Kate Stravinskas at 11:46:25 AM | 2 Comment(s)

What is lawn thatch?

Thatch is a dense layer of decaying plant matter that accumulates at the surface of the soil. A small layer of thatch is acceptable because it helps retain moisture and prevent soil compaction. But when thatch becomes too thick it prevents fertilizer and water from reaching the roots of the grass making them weak. This build-up of decomposing matter causes your lawn to be more prone to diseases, weeds, thinning, and less tolerant to harsh weather conditions.

How do I check for lawn thatch?

Checking your lawn for thatch is easy. Cut out a section of your lawn and measure the thatch build-up near the top. The recommended amount of thatch, which is healthy for your grass, is between 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch.

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Posted by Bill Kelso at 2:01:00 PM | 0 Comment(s)

While organic fertilizers tend to contain very low amounts of nitrogen (3%, compared to as much as 30% for chemical fertilizers), nitrogen is a critical nutrient for the growth of healthy, thick turf.  Although lower nutrient loading in the soil is an environmental plus, organic fertilizers release nutrients immediately. Without timed-release, rain can wash them away much more quickly, leaving the grass plant starved for nutrients. 

As the benefits of an organic fertilizer often go unnoticed, homeowners will spread multiple applications of organic fertilizers to generate a response. Organic fertilizer and multiple applications is costly, time consuming and not environmentally friendly. Homeowners may think using an organic fertilizer is beneficial, but it will have very little impact on the grass plant.

Is there a better way? We think so. Using a timed-release fertilizer provides nutrients over an extended period.  And because of the slow-release technology in Greenview Fairway Formula, the nitrogen nutrient will not be washed away with the first rain.

Want more answers about organic fertilizers? We've got them for you, including how to get better results.

Posted by The GreenView Team at 10:24:00 AM | 11 Comment(s)

Robotic lawn mowers are now available in sizes suited for any lawn size and there are quite a few advantages to robotic mowing aside from the obvious fact that you don’t need to push or drive them.

One of the most important advantages is that they are environmentally friendly. Government studies have shown that a gasoline powered lawn mower can belch out more emissions than a typical SUV. In addition, spillage of gasoline and improper motor oil disposal is in the millions of gallons every year. By comparison, robotic mowers run on electricity and most use about as much juice as a 100 watt light bulb. A larger unit, capable of handling more than five acres, will use about as much as a standard refrigerator.

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