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12871 Industrial Park Drive, #16
Granger, IN 46530
574.277.LAWN
Hrs: M-F 8-5, Wknd. by appt.
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Child's Play Organic Lawns services South Bend, Elkhart, Granger and Mishawaka, Indiana. We also work in Southwest Michigan. We specialize in organic based fertilizers and lawn care programs. Organic based lawns are maintained using natural, non-toxic lawn products wherever possible. Organic based lawncare emphasizes fertilization and proper maintenance techniques to minimize weeds, fungus, and insect damage. Natural, organic based lawn care leads to a yard that is safe for kids and pets. Organic based fertilizers help protect our environment and promote ecological sustainability.
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Turf Management
Maintaining a healthy yard means being able to identify and correct various problems. This portion of our site is dedicated to helping you learn about turf management techniques and how they affect the lawn. Please make selections from the categories below:
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 7 Simple Steps
Maintaining the most attractive home lawn in the neighborhood takes time and effort. However, if your goal is an attractive looking, healthy lawn with a minimal amount of effort, it can be accomplished using some simple steps. Download this .pdf for more information... |
Complete Turf Care
This publication is written for lawn care professionals, golf course superintendents, or anyone with a lawn. Its emphasis is on soil management and cultural practices that enhance turf growth and reduce pests and diseases by reducing turf stress. Download this .pdf for more information... |
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Shade Lawn Maintenance
Shade trees are an important and prominent feature in most lawnscapes. Though trees provide cooling for us and our homes, trees are very competitive with turf, causing turfgrasses to decline in shade. Download this .pdf for more information...
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Sand Lawn Maintenance
Maintaining an attractive lawn on sandy soils depends largely on the turfgrass species selected. Species that have improved drought tolerance include tall fescue and some cultivars of Kentucky bluegrass. Download this .pdf for more information...
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Going Organic - Ohio State
More people are asking for information regarding organic lawn care. Many people want to decrease or eliminate the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides in their home lawns. Download this .pdf for more information...
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Sustainable Turf Care
Sustainable development marries two important themes: that environmental protection does not preclude economic development and that economic development must be ecologically viable now and in the long run. Download the EPA's guide to sustainable lawncare...
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How to Fertilize
Lawns need to be fertilized to maintain color, density, and vigor. The healthier and more vigorous a lawn is, the better it can withstand stress from heat, drought, traffic, and pets. Download this .pdf for more information...
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Turf management techniques:
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Common Problems:
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Do-it-yourself Support
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PDF documents on common pests in lawns:
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