{"id":9326,"date":"2022-01-10T21:19:11","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T02:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthworksjax.com\/?p=9326"},"modified":"2022-11-07T18:47:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T18:47:27","slug":"organic-top-dressing-lawns-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthworksjax.com\/landscape\/organic-top-dressing-lawns-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic Top Dressing Lawns Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Organic top dressing lawns, although labor-intensive, provides your beautiful lawn vital ecological benefits. Top dressing lawns, simply put, is spreading a thin 1\/4\u201d-1\/2\u201d layer of organic material on the lawn. Our service aerates the soil before top dressing to reduce compaction, which allows better oxygen, water, and nutrient absorption. In a few months, the benefits become obvious.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The earliest lawns of 17th century England were owned by only a handful of nobles and the wealthy who could afford a well-kept patch of grass. Lawn ownership increased dramatically after industrialization and the invention of the lawn mower. Now you\u2019d better have a well-maintained lawn if your community has a Home Owners Association (HOA). Organic top dressing helps keep your well-kept patch of grass healthy and beautiful while reducing the need for fertilization, pesticides, and watering.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Benefits of top dressing lawns include:<\/strong>
-Reduces compaction & thatch buildup.
-Reduces stress from foot traffic.
-Improves water retention.
-Replenishes organic nutrients.
-Fortifies with micronutrients.
-Reduces fertilization and irrigation needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cA recent field study conducted in a local development showed an average increase of soil organic matter of nearly 60% with compost topdressing,\u201d according to the University of Florida<\/a>. \u201cDo your own \u201ccitizen science\u201d and see if you are able to enjoy a beautiful lawn with fewer inputs this year. It\u2019s time to top-dress your turf!\u201c<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Earth Works Lawn Care provides aeration and top dressing service within our Northeast Florida service area. We encourage homeowners to either do-it-yourself every few years or contact Earth Works Lawn Care to schedule this important service. Schedule a Lawn Care Account Manager visit to your home for a quote. And see our other lawn services and get a free quote by calling 904-996-0712. <\/p>\r\n