Child's Play Organic Lawns organic fertilizers and lawn care programs. Natural, non-toxic lawn products. Organic lawncare is fertilization and proper maintenance techniques to minimize weeds, fungus, and grubs. Natural, organic lawn care is safe for kids and pets. Organic fertilizers protect our environment and are sustainable.

Child's Play Organic Lawns services South Bend, Elkhart, Granger and Mishawaka, Indiana. We also work in Southwest Michigan. We specialize in organic fertilizers and lawn care programs. Organic lawns are maintained using natural, non-toxic lawn products wherever possible. Organic lawncare emphasizes fertilization and proper maintenance techniques to minimize weeds, fungus, and insect damage. Natural, organic lawn care leads to a yard that is safe for kids and pets. Organic fertilizers help protect our environment and promote ecological sustainability.

12871 Industrial Park Drive, #16 • Granger, IN 46530 • 574.277.LAWN

Office hours: M-F 8-5, Weekends by appointment. Voice mail is checked routinely.
Please call ahead if you want to pick up products.

Fertilization Programs - Essential for growth and long term weed control!
Pricing is by the 1,000 sq. ft. Please contact us for a FREE QUOTE!

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Fertilization Program	Steps	Description	Safe / Natural / Organic Content	Uses Chemical Herbicide(s)
Worry Free	6	Our top-shelf program uses natural, safe, organic products. It provides maximum fertilization and soil conditioning with no safety concerns. Expect even, season-long color and improved turf density.	100% - Only non-toxic products are used.	No.
Premium Combo	6	A strong regime for manicured lawns or “grass that needs some help”. This program provides excellent fertilization, even, season-long color and improved turf density.	89% - A synthetic source for nitrogen is used.	No.
Silver Combo Plus	5	This popular package maximizes your dollar by emphasizing fall fertilization, when grass is at peak development. Look for good color and better overall presentation.	84% - A synthetic source for nitrogen is used.	No.
Silver Combo	4	A solid program for lower maintenance lawns and customers who take a more basic approach to lawncare.	70% - A synthetic source for nitrogen is used.	No.
Premium Combo - Synthetic	6	This is the Premium Combo with synthetic pre-emergent weed control.	81% - Synthetic sources are used for nitrogen and pre-emergent weed control.	Yes - chemical pre-emergent.
Silver Combo Plus - Synthetic	5	This is the Silver Combo Plus with synthetic pre-emergent weed control.	71% - Synthetic sources are used for nitrogen and pre-emergent weed control.	Yes - chemical pre-emergent.
Silver Combo - Synthetic	4	This is the Silver Combo with synthetic pre-emergent weed control.	40% - Synthetic sources are used for nitrogen and pre-emergent weed control.	Yes - chemical pre-emergent.
Do-It-Yourself	4	Here’s a 4 step program you apply yourself using natural, safe, organic fertilizers! It leads to good density, season long color and powerful soil conditioning from organic matter.	100% - Only non-toxic products are used.	No.

Mechanical/Corrective Techniques - Fundamental fixes for long term results!

Soil Analysis - Child’s Play has partnered with a certified soil testing lab to provide a comprehensive analysis of your lawn’s soil. The analyses are in color and easy to read. They provide information about the levels of vital nutrients and trace minerals based on industry standards. The results tell us what needs to be added, if anything, to balance the soil and provide the ideal growing environment for your grass. Other tests are available to meet your specific needs. More Information...
Soil Correction - Lime, gypsum, sulfur and phosphorous are used to correct problems identified by the soil analysis. A neutral pH is important for turf grass’ ability to extract and utilize important minerals and nutrients from the soil. Symptoms of improper pH are a sickly yellow or washed out green color, moss growth or very thin grass stand under trees.
Core Aeration - Core Aerating your lawn will loosen compacted soil, and will allow air, nutrients and moisture down to the roots, keeping turf thick and healthy. Ideal service for preparing the soil for over seeding. More Information...
Overseed - Let Child’s Play thicken up your lawn by over seeding, timed perfectly with your treatment program, using high quality, disease resistant premium grass seed. More Information...
Power Rake - Power raking (dethatching) will mechanically remove thatch that has built up in your lawn. Thatch is a habitat for disease and insects. Removing it allows air to get to the soil, lifts and straightens the blades, and helps relieve a "choked" lawn. More Information...
Organic Top Dressing - Top dressing is great for improving soil conditions, but traditionally had to be done with tons of material, shovels, rakes and LOTS of labor. Now we have pelletized humus! It provides all the benefits of top dressing and is spreadable like fertilizer. Combine an aeration, overseed and top dressing for a dramatic face lift!. Top dressing is integral to conditioning clay/sandy soils (pdf document).
Spot Turf Repair - Summer and winter are cruel to your lawn. Over the seasons we’ve seen various situations where small areas need to be repaired, but full aeration and overseeding is too expensive. With our new spot repair offering, we will rake out the dead area, spread compost, reseed and fertilize. Just add water!

Pest/Disease Control - Fix and prevent problems before they start!

Grub Control - Grubs and many other larvae are naturally controlled by parasitic nematodes. Nematodes are a living micro-organism that occur naturally in the soil. Like little heat-seeking missiles, they find and kill grubs all season long. They are completely safe! More Information...
Fungus/Insect Control - Neem oil naturally kills fungi that cause diseases, and pyrethrin controls insects; a 3 step program. More Information...
Mole Repellent - Garlic and castor oil disrupt a mole's ability to smell its preferred food - earthworms; a 3 step program. More Information...
Spot Weed Control - At a customer's request, we will spot treat, on a limited basis, perennial weeds like clover and ground ivy. More Information...

Household Pest Control Products

Cost: $18.95 for 5 oz. Puffer bottle; $18.95 for 1 lb. Refill bag (+ tax, shipping included in price)
Applied: Anywhere crawling insects appear; especially safe for household use.

Perma-Guard® Natural Insecticide dust is derived from Diatomaceous Earth and Pyrethrum (extract of Chrysanthemums), and is very effective against ants, crickets, aphids, spiders, fleas and a variety of other common insects. Use Perma-Guard® inside your home around baseboards, under appliances, around the outside of your home, on your flowers and vegetables, on your lawn, and even on your pets to control fleas!

You can purchase Perma-Guard through our web site. Simply click Add to Cart below. You can also pay securely on-line!

Scoot® Mole Repellent

Cost: $31.95 (+ tax, shipping included in price)
Applied: 2 lb. per 1,000 square feet. (1) 10 lb. bag treats 5,000 sq. ft.

SOLD IN 10 LB. GRANULAR FORMULA

Scoot® Mole Repellent contains the active ingredient Castor Oil, which repels moles. While trapping is the best removal method for moles, you can use this product to "push" them somewhere else on the property. It is strongly recommended customers plan on 3 applications: spring, summer and fall.

You can purchase Scoot® Mole Repellent through our web site. Simply click Add to Cart below. You can also pay securely on-line!

The Weed Hound®

Cost: $30.95 (+ tax, shipping included in price)

Pulls weeds out quickly, root and all, with very little effort. A unique plunger clears weeds after pulling, and its durable steel construction and tempered steel tines ensure years of satisfaction. Works on any weed with a tap root, such as dandelions, plantain, curly dock, etc.

You can purchase The Weed Hound® through our web site. Simply click Add to Cart below. You can also pay securely on-line!