Lawn Weeds A weed is a plant out of place. Seems like such a ‘nice’ definition for these little plants. Weeds can be issues in many areas, but it always seems that they are the most plentiful in the lawn. The key to knowing when to pull and when to spray depends on the weeds […]
Dollar Spot Fungus The presence of dollar spot in a well-managed turf affects its aesthetics or recreational use, but is usually not a threat to its survival. Dollar spot is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia homeocarpa. Warm days and cool nights that produce dew and high humidity in the turf canopy are ideal conditions for […]
Lawn Mowing Tips Ever wonder how to get the best looking grass? Follow these tips and you should have the greenest lawn on the block! 1. Mow frequently with sharp blades Mowing more often will force the grass to grow thick and keep most weeds out. If your mower blade is dull it will tear […]
White Grub, June Beetle, Masked Chafer and Japanese Beetles Its that time of year again when we need to start looking for White Grubs in Omaha Nebraska. White grubs are one of the most recognized insects in the home lawn and landscape. Almost every certified lawn technician or gardener has seen white grub larvae in […]
Lawn Irrigation In-ground irrigation systems can be a great way to keep your lawn healthy during short and long term drought. A well designed system, used properly, can be an efficient way to irrigate turf. However, too many in-ground irrigation systems are simply turned on during spring and forgotten until they are shut down in […]
What are Liquid Fertilizers? Liquid fertilizers are water-soluble powders or liquid concentrates that mix with water to make a fertilizer solution. They can be messier than granular types because of the mixing, and some contain a blue or green dye that makes for easy identification but can stain. There are liquid synthetic fertilizers and liquid […]
Forsythia Bushes One of the brightest signs that spring is finally here are the eye catching yellow flowering shrubs called Forsythia. Forsythia can group up to seven feet tall, and 10 feet wide in Nebraska. Forsythias are fast growing shrubs that require annual pruning to prevent overcrowding. At least one-third of the oldest, woodiest stems […]
Corn Gluten Corn gluten has arrived! Have us apply it or purchase the Do-It-Yourself program today. Our corn gluten is available in 50lb bags and delivery is available in the Omaha area. Corn Gluten Meal is a byproduct of the corn (Zea mays L.) wet-milling process. It was found that corn gluten is a natural preemergence […]
Pesticide License Nebraska law requires that all persons that apply pesticides to a lawn for hire have a current pesticide license. To obtain a Nebraska pesticide license, one must complete certain educational and testing requirements as overseen by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Pesticide licenses must be renewed every three years after completion of continuing […]
Pure Elements OMRI Lawn Supplies Omaha Organics is now a Pure Elements dealer and distributor for the Omaha area. Pure Elements are OMRI products. While Pure Elements is a new brand, their parent company, Calcium Products Inc., has been serving the agriculture and turf worlds for 25 successful years. Founded in 1987, Calcium Products is fortunate to […]
Spring Lawn Maintenance Thinking about spring lawn maintenance? Omaha Organics Lawn Care is Omaha’s premier all natural fertilizer maintenance company. We also sell all of our product if you are interested in a Do-It-Yourself program. All of our products are safe for people, pets and the planet. Give our Facebook page a “like” if you haven’t […]
Joslyn Art Museum going natural! Omaha Organics supports Joslyn Art Museum each year with a small donation. Did you know the grass at the Joslyn Art Museum is treated organically? 2013 was a very exciting year at the Joslyn Art Museum, following some of the most intense summer droughts in 2011 and 2012, which were brutal on most […]
Green Yards in December Looking to have a green yard, even in December? We have you covered. One of the many benefits you will see with an organic program is a greener yard that lasts later into the year. Sometimes the greening can last well into December. We maintain the yard pictured above and have […]
Never Rake, Mulch Leaves Instead Looking for an easier way to deal with fallen leaves on your lawn than, spending countless back-breaking hours raking, bagging, and sending them to the landfill? Mulch them! Not only is it extremely affordable, but it is also a convenient way to recycle those leaves and help your lawn and […]
August Seeding August seeding is one of the most important service we provide. Omaha Organics uses seed that is Nebraska Certified Blue Tagged. Nebraska Certified Blue Tagged seed is the best seed you can buy. Certified seed is highly recommended for every renovation. Blue Tagged seed essentially is the best of the best. This seed […]
Have you ever thought about topdressing your yard? Now is the best time to do this to your yard. Pictured above is the excess topdressing that landed on the sidewalk before we cleaned up. Topdressing a lawn will significantly increase the soils ability to hold water and nutrients, which aids in drought tolerance, water efficiency, […]
August Turf Renovation An August turf renovation is pictured with new seed growth from a turf renovation done on the 16th by Omaha Organics Lawn Care. The area was completely bare and is located is mostly shade underneath a maple tree. Timing The “optimum” time for seeding cool season grass is August 15 to Sept […]
Fall Aeration It’s time to aerate your yard! Core fall aeration is the process of making finger sized holes in your lawn, and depositing the removed material on the surface to break down. The primary goal of aeration is to reduce soil compaction, while increasing the root exposure, which allows fertilizer, water, and oxygen to more easily […]
How High Should I Cut My Grass? The most common mistake we see homeowners (and some commercial lawn companies) make in maintaining a lawn, is coincidentally also one of the easiest things to remedy. Mowing height! In the past, The University of Nebraska at Lincoln has recommended an optimal grass mowing height of 2.5 to […]
Bermudagrass in Nebraska Bermudagrass is spreading north into Nebraska. This grass type is not a good choice for our climate. It is more of a southern grass but with the warming climate it has found its way here. We currently have it on 3 yards. Southern Grass Bermudagrass is valued for its exceptional heat and […]
Paul Tukey Omaha Organics Lawn Care owner Rob Elder interviewing Paul Tukey from Safe Lawns at Earth Day Omaha 2013. The footage will be use in an upcoming project that should be released early 2014. The video will be part of a company overview and will highlight some of the key benefits of how to […]
Nick Christians Yesterday’s interview with Dr. Nick Christians and Omaha Organics owner Rob Elder at ISU’s Green House. The footage will be use in an upcoming project that should be released early 2014. The video will showcase Omaha Organics and the products they use. About Nick Nick Christians, Ph.D. – University professor of turfgrass management, Iowa […]
Green Business Certification Omaha Organics is proud to announce that it has earned its Green Business Certification by the Green Omaha Coalition’s Green Business Council. To become green certified by the Green Omaha Coalition (GOC), businesses must conduct certain fundamental environmental practices that help reduce their environmental impacts. Omaha Organics is committed to being an earth […]
