At Tompkins Lawn Care, Inc., we prioritize not just quick fixes, but long-term stability and environmental responsibility. Our programs are built on the foundation of Organic Fertilizer, a crucial step often overlooked. Fertilization and aeration serve as the cornerstone of our approach, fostering healthy, resilient lawns. By combining our organic fertilizer with beneficial cultural practices like core aeration, and emphasizing proper mowing and watering techniques, we can thicken and improve lawns sustainably. Unlike methods relying on repeated chemical inputs or additional seed, our approach focuses on enhancing your lawn’s health without harming the environment. While a minimum level of service is required, we understand that each lawn is unique, and we’re dedicated to tailoring our programs to meet your specific needs. Should you desire any changes, simply reach out via phone or email, and we’ll work together to find the perfect solution.

Eco-Lawn Renovation

We begin with heavy core aeration to open the soil without destabilizing the soil structure. Hybrid micro-clover is then sown over the area with seeds dropping in the aeration holes. The area is raked over to smooth and an organic fertilizer is applied as a final step of the installation process. Three organic fertilizer applications will follow to complete the first year. Succeeding years will require a minimum of our Bare Bones Organic Program.

Core Aeration

This corrects compacted soil, improving drainage that reduces runoff, encourages deep roots for drought tolerance, regulates thatch, and adds organic material to the soil. This is done in the fall season when soils are more stable and there is less pressure from weeds emerging from the exposed soil (holes/plugs). Learn More

Winterizing Fertilizer

This is a stabilized Nitrogen fertilizer applied late in the fall season. This is a dry, granular treatment to the turfgrass, broadcast from a powered, push, or hand spreader. With warming soil, nitrogen encourages shoot growth and signals turfgrass to “wake up” after winter dormancy. Early growth means our lawns are thicker before weed pressure resumes, controlling weeds through competition.