Minnesota homeowners know that a beautiful lawn can be challenging even in ideal conditions. Add dense tree cover, north-facing yards, long winters, and limited sunlight, and growing healthy turf becomes even more difficult. Shady lawns often struggle with thin grass, moss growth, soil compaction, and increased… Read More
The Importance of Using Organic Weed Control in the Spring The University of Minnesota Extension Service stresses the importance of getting Minnesota lawn weeds under control in the spring. There are 2 organic methods that are most effective accomplishing this: corn gluten and cultural practices. Corn… Read More
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map shows the Twin Cities moved from Zone 4b to Zone 5a. This is similar to places like Mankato and most of southern Minnesota. There are several reasons for the change: Things to consider with the new Zone designation: Daniel Gjertson… Read More
When it comes to building a thick, healthy lawn in Minnesota, dormant seeding (also called “frost seeding”) offers some compelling advantages. Based on research and recommendations from the UMN Extension, it’s a low-risk, smart way to improve turf density — especially in our cold-climate conditions. Here’s… Read More
Autumn is here and the trees are shedding their leaves. Your yard is entering a critical period that can affect next spring’s growth. Fall yard maintenance isn’t just about keeping things tidy—it’s about giving your lawn and landscape the care they need to rest and regenerate.… Read More
Applying organic fertilizer and weed control in the fall is important. The fertilizer provides slow-release nutrients that strengthen root systems, store energy for winter survival, and improve the overall health of plants and soil. Organic weed control makes it harder for weeds to overwinter, helping your… Read More
At Organic Lawns by LUNSETH we believe organic lawn care is about working with nature—not against it. And that starts with understanding the unique conditions of our state and selecting the right grass seed for the job. This month we review why the right seed matters,… Read More
The Twin Cities has had consistent rainfall during the summer of 2025, with many of the storms being torrential. Research shows that this is part of a new weather pattern created by climate change, and now we’re approaching the time of year when we can go… Read More
The Twin Cities’ excessive rainfall this year has been great for our lawns. Weeds already compete with your turfgrass during the hot months of the summer, and the spring rains gave them a jumpstart. This month we’ll help you identify the most common weeds you’re seeing and… Read More
Organic compost tea is a water-based extract of compost that can be effectively used in organic turf management. It’s made of just two simple ingredients: compost and water. Good compost is successfully aerated, alllowing it to maintain oxygen levels necessary for aerobic functioning. It’s also necessary… Read More
