What Is Organic??

There is considerable confusion on the part of some homeowners concerning the use of the term “organic” as it applies to lawn care materials. 
Strictly speaking, calling a product “organic” means nothing more than it chemically contains the element carbon somewhere in its molecule.  However, there can be both natural and synthetic organic products.  Natural organic products are derived from animals and/or plant sources, while synthetic organic products are derived from a lab or a factory.


Most lawn fertilizers and pest control products are synthetic organic products.  Thus, a lawn care company can offer an organic program to an unsuspecting consumer who perceives that he/she is receiving a natural organic product. 
Oxford Lawn & Landscape, Inc. offers both types of lawn care programs.  Most customers choose our traditional program (yes, it contains synthetic organic products) because we are able to control pests such as crabgrass, grubs and dandelions.


Oxford Lawn & Landscape, Inc. also offers a truly natural organic fertilization program as well.  The fertilizer in this program is derived from animal sources such as chicken manure.  The program does not contain any synthetic pest controls.  Natural pest controls are either nonexistent, very expensive or do not do a good job.
Many Oxford Lawn & Landscape, Inc.  customers will opt for a combination of our two programs – they want the advantages of the all natural organic fertilizer, but would like to also receive a limited amount of crabgrass, weed and grub control as well.  If this is the case, we can customize a program for you.  Give us a call if you would like more details.

Do I need Fertilizer??

The best way to determine whether or not your lawn needs fertilizer is to test your soil.  Oxford Lawn & Landscape, Inc. tests the soil on our properties regularly.  The results we receive will include the current conditions of your soil and recommend what nutrients are needed along with their amounts to improve the conditions for a healthy lawn.  Soil tests also include information on your lawn’s PH.  This will determine weather or not your lawn needs regular applications of lime.  With all of this information we order and apply only what is needed and nothing more.