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
This summer and fall you can have continuous blooms when you design your landscape with native plants.The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources has a great publication that explains how native plants are the prefered food sources of pollinators and – with the right plan… Read More
Last month we reviewed the process for a sustainable lawn renovation. This month we provide tips to give your new yard its best chance of thriving. The University of Maryland Extension provides excellent guidance. Watering Mowing Fertilizing Weeds Traffic If you’re interested in having a lush,… Read More
Grubs have become a real nuisance the past few years. LUNSETH addresses this issue in a number of communities throughout the Twin Cities. How do you know if you’ve got grubs or not? Our friends at the University of Minnesota Extension Service have excellent information and… Read More
Corn gluten is an effective pre-emergent weed control that can prevent many annual weeds, like crabgrass, over time. Corn gluten is a byproduct of the wet-milling process of corn. Organic Lawns by LUNSETH uses non-GMO, organic corn gluten meal (CGM). The protein in the corn gluten… Read More
It seems odd to think about taking care of your yard during February in Minnesota. But now is a great time to start planning your lawn care for the upcoming spring, especially if you’re focused on organic lawn care. For the next few months, LUNSETH will… Read More
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. But as the festivities wind down, one challenge many of us face is what to do with all the holiday debris, especially the Christmas tree that brightened up your living room. Whether it’s your tree,… Read More
Every Minnesotan knows that unsettling feeling. You step on your sidewalk and immediately realize that the best-case scenario is you can slide across the pavement to reach where you’re going – without falling! That’s when the bags of salt come out. But, while deicing salt reduces… Read More
Many people are obsessed with raking their yards to look like freshly vacuumed carpets. This approach can be stressful and time-consuming. While it’s important to make sure your grass isn’t covered with leaves going into the winter, the good news is there are benefits to not… Read More
Aerating and overseeding your lawn now is an important way to give your grass a jumpstart on next year’s growing season. Aeration All yards become compacted, and a yard that’s used a lot gets compacted a lot more! That’s one of the reasons why aeration is… Read More
