Lawn Care

Service Commitment                           Competitive Pricing
Our service technician evaluates your               Our pricing is based on the
lawn during each application.  He will                square footage of area being
make you aware of potential hazards                serviced & the number of appli-
and recommend a solution before they              cations you choose.  With a
become a problem.  He continues to                   quick phone call or note, our
work with you towards maintaining                  certified lawn technician will
the healthiest lawn possible.  Customer             schedule a free evaluation &
satisfaction is our number one priority.             estimate.
 
Quality Assurance                                    Service Plan
Only the best possible products are used           Our program is a continuous
to gain maximum control of weeds, insects       type plan.  We schedule your
& diseases.  Our balanced fertilizer is                  applications season after
custom blended to suit the specific needs           season, year after year, for
of your lawn.                                                            as long as you want our
                                                                                    service.  It takes only a phone
                                                                                    call or letter to withdraw from
                                                                                    our program.  We have no
                                                                                    contracts to sign and you pay
                                                                                    only after each application unless
                                                                                    you choose to receive an early
                                                                                    payment discount.
 
Lawn Care Application                  Tree & Shrub Program
                 Program                              Nature's Green also offers a complete
Nature's Green offers a complete lawn care              tree & shrub care program.  We have
program.  Chose up to five of the following               up to four applications available.  You
applications:                                                                can choose from:
                                                                                    
Application #1 (March - April)                Application #1
             *Granular                                                    *Horticultural Oil
             *Heavy rate balanced fertilizer                   *Typically used on deciduous plants 
             *Pre-emergent crabgrass control                  only (we will not use on evergreens)
             *Promotes early green-up                           *Crucial control for wide variety of
                                                                                    insect pests.
Application #2 (May - June)                             *Controls through a Non-Chemical,
            *Liquid                                                            Non-Toxic avenue
            *Standard rate balanced fertilizer               *Kills harmful insects that may be over-
            *Improves lawn color & density while          wintering on your plants
               controlling existing broad leaf  weeds      *Best defense against all types of scale
                                                                                   insects
Application #3 (July - August)                               
            *Granular insect Control                   Application #2
            *Standard rate balanced fertilizer              *Insecticide-Fungicide/Spring Feeding
            *Spot treatment of weeds                           *Standard rate fertilizer for all plants
            *Checking for grub activity                       *Controls a wide range of early
            *Surface-feeding insect control                     emerging insects (example: Pinesaw
              along with light fertilization.                        Fly, Spider Mites, etc.)
                                                                                *Standard rate fertilizer for all plants
Application #4 (September - October)          *Prevents potentially damaging spring
            *Liquid                                                           & early summer disease (example:
            *Heavy rate balanced fertilizer                     apple scab)
            *Preparation for late season
              stress & broad leaf weed control       Application #3
                                                                                 *Insecticide-Mitecide-Fungicide
Application #5 (November - December)       *Controls mid & late season insect
            *Granular                                                      problems
            *Standard rate balanced fertilizer              *Controls all varieties of Spider Mite
            *Encourage new root growth while               that can effect Pines, Burning Bush,
              helping to prevent winter stress                  & Dwarf Alberta Spruce
 
                                                                          Application #4
                                                                                 *Root Feeding-Heavy Rate
                                                                                 *Promotes outstanding root growth
                                                                                 *Can rejuvenate mature trees & shrubs
                                                                                    stressed due to soil compaction

Lawn Care Concerns

& Explanations

Granular vs. Liquid                                                Thatch
Our slow release granular treatments                     Thatch is a dense mass of partially
are activated by moisture, so they                            decomposed organic matter.
are less likely to cause lawn damage                       Excessive thatch will inhibit
during high stress months.  Liquid                           absorption of water, air, fertilizer
treatments are activated upon release.                   & insect damage.  Aeration can help
This combination has proven more                         eliminate compaction to allow air &
effective for weed control.                                      nutrients to reach your lawns roots.
 
Broadleaf Weeds                                                      Grubs
The most common broadleaf weeds                         Grubs are white, "C" shaped larvae
consist of dandelions, clover, chickweed                  that are found below the surface in
& ground ivy.  Our applications will                        the soil.  These feed on your lawns
control any weeds showing at the time                    roots.  Left untreated rubs can cause
of application.  Some weeds are                              serious damage.  Our technicians
difficult to control due to stage growth                   routinely check for any grub activity
and weather conditions and may                             throughout the season.
require several treatments.
 
Balanced Fertilizer (Heavy vs. Standard Rates)
The most common broadleaf weeds consist of dandelions, clover, chickweed, & ground ivy.  Our applications will control any weeds showing at the time of application.  Some weeds are difficult to control due to stage growth and weather conditions and may require several treatments.
 
Nature's Green Nursery is a certified member of
both the Ohio Lawn Care Association and
the Indiana State Lawn Care Association