In 1992 I asked my parents if I could use the garden in their back yard that they had not used in years. They happily agreed (as long as I shared with them). I bought a roto-tiller at a yard sale. I knew I needed to fertilize the fenced in area if I wanted my work to amount to anything. A big reason I wanted to grow my own veggies was I did not want the chemicals that are in the produce sold in stores.

  A couple of organic gardening books that were advertised in Ed McMahon's "you may already be a winner" caught my eye.

  The more I read about organic gardening and yard care, the more it made sense that not only could I have healthier produce, but also a better yield. 

 The books were right. I bought more books and some talked a little about organic lawns / yards. In the spring I put an ad in a local paper advertising roto-tilling and organically fertilizing peoples gardens.

  To my surprise, people were not interested in organic fertilizing. They were just looking for the best price for roto-tilling.

  One day a friend's aunt called and asked me about tilling her front yard so she could start her lawn over. I told her that I could do that if she wished. I also told her that from what I learned about soil, just turning over the same soil would not do much good and maybe she be interested in me analyzing her soil with my garden soil testing equipment and properly fertilize her soil organically. She said she would think about it.

 After hanging up, I thought to myself  "people do not seem to care about the food they eat, but they do spend a lot of time, and money on their lawns".  I knew from what I had learned about the soil that I could make lawns and in fact entire yards prettier and with less insects.

So I bought a few books that concentrated more on organic lawns and ornamentals than gardens. I changed the name of  my company and advertised for lawns and gardens. Since I was doing this as more of an experiment that may even turn into something big,  I decided to take my fun seriously and that every job I got I would re-invested my profit on tools to make my work easier and more productive.

  While my lawns were coming out well at first, I soon realized that the books written were by people that were only concerned with the environment and tried to convince readers to settle for a so-so yard and endless hours of weed pulling.

  I thought, "these people are very knowledgeable in the science of the soil, but growing a nice lawn is also an art". 

 Think about it, food growing trees and plants, for instance, have been around since the beginning of time, but a lawn is not exactly a natural occurring thing.

  So I bought more books that taught simple formulas for killing weeds and harmful bugs that would cause minimal, if any damage to the soil. My next thought was "what if I could make the grass grow so well that weed seeds would not get the needed sunlight or room for their roots to grow, and thus, would not be such a problem".

  I started to experiment with methods of restoring a lawn and the types and amounts of fertilizer to make the soil great for growing grass and not so good for weeds to grow. Making conditions that grass would grow well in areas such as under trees, next to tool sheds, shady areas, and so on.  As you may have guessed.......

....It worked!

For one example, areas under trees, especially pine trees,

have different needs than open areas.

As time went on, my lawns got better and better,

especially as I learned more about grass varieties.

  I read that in the 60'S, there was a bad Bermuda mite problem in the North East. In Central Park, Manhattan most all the grass was wiped out by these mites. This tiny insect bites the base of the grass leaf, sucking out the juice, killing the blade and quickly moves on to the next. A family of mites can destroy a lot of grass in an amazingly short time. While the park was destroyed by these insects, there was one area of grass that was not being bothered by the mites. The grass was examined by botanists, horticulturists and it was discovered that there was something about this new grass that was either poisonous or just unappetizing to these insects.

 I presume that they did not know at the time the book was written and I did not care as long as it worked. This strain of grass was farmed and harvested for the professional market.

  It did not stop there. Now there is a large variety of strains of seeds (rye, fescue, Kentucky blue and others) that resist various diseases and insects. 

  No one grass variety will resist every disease or insect, but that is ok as not all the insects and diseases are problems in every area. It is a bit complicated as one grass may resist this disease and that insect, but may be delicate to high traffic. And the variables go on and on.

  Luckily for me, there are people that specialize in this aspect of my attaining a great lawns.  So, I decided to take advantage of others knowledge and experience and spend more time learning the needs of the soil and fertilizing. 

If  I have a lawn to work on in one area of the country, state, city, and sometimes even neighborhood, I simply consult with a distributor from one of the major seed manufacturers that would advise me of a blend of seeds that will do best for the problems that area has. 

 It turned out to be great. Since I buy large quantities of seed each year, they are willing ,when needed, to come to the job site and see what we are dealing with. Then, they take me out to lunch on their company credit card and we take our time and look at the different options of seed blends in a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.

  Blends of grass that I insist upon are those that will suit this customers individual  needs. The use of the lawn, type of soil, weather, insect and disease issues, as well as how my organic fertilizing will change certain conditions.

Therefore, my lawns have certain strengths than other yards we see on neighboring lawns. 

I know I can trust these seed distributors opinions & recommendations as they know that if their seed blends do not make me happy, other salesmen, as well as their competitors are waiting for my call.

  And this is a big, big factor. 

   Instead of using pesticides and herbicides that kill the beneficial organisms in your soil, use the right seed the first time, and you have made the first step in having the lawn you really want.

  Many people go into the store, and see grass called LANDSCAPERS BLEND. Read the seed varieties. There is 50% or more of ANNUAL rye grass. 

 This means that unlike perennial rye grass, it lasts only one year. Sure, it germinates very quickly, making the landscaper look good at first, but then, next year you will have to pay a hefty price for reseeding.

 You will hear excuses about how we had a rough winter or whatever, but the truth is that an inferior seed was used.
 Combine that with the damage chemicals do to your soil, and you have a constant and expensive battle to get and keep the lawn you desire. 

 A little known fact is that one chemical company that markets in

stores has developed grass seed that will germinate

 ONLY if their brand of chemical is used.

  Nature's Way Organics wants you to know that you do not have to sacrifice quality to have a safe yard for your family as well as our environment.

 In fact, With Nature's way's knowledge, experience, and products, you can have a yard that is superior to any chemical lawn. And in the long run, it will cost a lot less. Our organic lawns have a deep root system, for a tough, and very attractive lawn.

  Please take the time to look at the pictures, read testimonials from customers, and learn how their lawns went from the worst lawn on the block, to the nicest. Even in tough climates. We are committed to excellence We want to do it right the first time, and have you tell your friends how happy you are with the results and follow up service Nature's way Lawn provides.

  I don't think there are words to express the thrill and fulfillment I get out of returning to the site of a once horrible looking piece of real estate, and seeing the complete turn around it made, and often in such a short period of time. This is paled only by the thrill and gratitude See and hear in a customers face and words of appreciation. It is especially gratifying when it comes from the partner that was a skeptic in the beginning. 

  There are not many careers where one gets to see the result of their labor like this, and from what I have seen from most of my competitors, a lot that have the chance, do not seem to share that sentiment. I love the results I get and I will enjoy reminiscing in years to come when looking at my photo albums and letters of appreciation. Customers have even invited me, my workers and our families to their "celebrate the new lawn parties". They have been not only fun, but are also memories I cherish dearly.

   Does this philosophy make sense to you?    

   A beautiful, strong, drought resistant yard.

May we create one for you?