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Are you passionate about the environment? Are you into organics? Is organic lawn care right for you? Are you interested in discussing the installation or care of an organic lawn? If so, contact the Naperville landscaping professionals of Ware Landscaping immediately to learn about our services and about the unexpected benefits to hiring lawn care professionals. For over 20 years, our team of professionals has helped business owners and homeowners maintain their properties and keep their lawns looking healthy and beautiful. We know the importance of an exterior space that’s inviting to guests. We can provide the lawn care you need that doesn’t exceed your budget or harm the environment. We also strive to reduce carbon emissions produced in landscaping.

When you hire Ware Landscaping, we can create a personalized plan that meets your specific needs. Environmentally-friendly lawn care doesn’t require pesticides. You’ll keep yourself and your family safe from unnecessary exposure to toxic chemicals. We understand the unique nature of the landscaping services necessary to ensure your property is in pristine condition all year long. Call us at (312) 964-8450 today for a free quote.

“Last year, we called Mike and his crew and as you can see it is completely dry and the grass is beautiful he did the landscaping as well, and it is amazing"

Karl Napeksoski

What Is Organic Lawn Care?

There are two parts to keeping your lawn genuinely organic: the techniques for maintaining the yard and the fertilizers used to control weeds and pests. Organic lawn care doesn’t include chemicals or synthetic substances. These are the herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides offered by most major lawn care companies and local garden centers.

Organic practices focus on using substances derived from animal parts and plants or residue to repel pests and weeds. Common examples include:

Worm castings
Seaweed
Bone char
Compost
Manure

Naturally-occurring substances, such as potash and greensand are also safe for the environment while providing the micronutrients necessary for grass to grow and remain healthy.

Using organic options to care for your lawn can minimize the time you spend on maintenance, so you have more opportunities to enjoy your backyard oasis.

Ware WEEKLY Cleanup and Lawn Maintenance Package

Starting at

$595 per month

How our Lawn Maintenance Program works:

We provide both commercial and residential lawn maintenance. Our full service packages include:

Spring Clean Up: Edging flower beds, trimming plants, blowing out flowerbeds, and giving the yard a fresh cut.
Weekly Mowing: Cutting grass with a grass catcher, weed-wacking edges, power edging sidewalks, and blowing off walks and driveways.
Weekly Clean Ups and Gardening: Weeding flowerbeds, edging, and trimming bushes on a WEEKLY basis, setting us apart for an incredible yard appearance.

Please note, we only offer these services as part of the complete package, and we are not a mowing-only company. We offer $100 per month discount out our Lawn maintenance packages if you do a drainage, hardscape or landscaping project for $5,000 or more.

One time Spring Clean up with Mulch installation

We will edge out flower beds, trim bushes, weed, clean up beds and install 8 yards of mulch.

Starting at

$1,995

Prices can vary depending on size of property. We do NOT do one time clean ups only, however we do one time clean ups when you package it with a mulch installation.

Lawn Maintenance Pricing

1 YEAR

8 months: April – November
Spring clean up, weekly mowing, weekly clean ups, organic fertilizer and fall clean up.

$698

3 YEAR LOYALTY

8 months: April – November
Spring clean up, weekly mowing, weekly clean ups, organic fertilizer and fall clean up.

$598

Lawn & Snow Combo

12 months: January – December
Spring clean up, weekly mowing, weekly clean ups, organic fertilizer, fall clean up and unlimited snow removal 1/2”+

$565

Estimate Disclaimer

The prices listed are initial estimates and subject to change depending on the size of the property.

Is Organic a Better Option Than Synthetic or Conventional?

That depends on your specific needs. Synthetic fertilizers can improve the appearance of a lawn quickly because they feed the plants directly. However, many fertilizers never come in contact with the plant and run off into groundwater, streams, and lakes instead.

Organic fertilizer doesn’t feed the plants. Instead, it feeds the soil to encourage organism growth and keep it healthy. This results in pest-resistant, disease-free, and healthy grass.

Fungicides, pesticides, and herbicides can effectively kill insects and weeds much faster than organic treatments. However, they also pose a risk to the health of humans and pets.

Impact of Harmful Chemicals on Children and Pets

Since the primary purpose of pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides is to kill weeds and other unwanted living organisms in a person’s backyard, it seems apparent that they could also harm people and animals.

Many states, such as Connecticut, banned synthetic pesticides for commercial use. These states aren’t allowed to use them in public areas, such as playgrounds, parks, and schools. That’s because children frequent these places and don’t have strong enough immune systems to fight against the harmful effects of these pesticides.

Children spend a lot of time outdoors playing and spend more time on and near lawns than adults. Using organic substances instead of synthetic pesticides can give homeowners and business owners peace of mind knowing they’re not putting kids at risk of health problems.

Synthetic pesticides can also hurt pets. Dogs that have been around lawns treated with harsh chemicals showed an increase in developing cancer. One study found that dogs exposed to conventional pesticides had a 70% increase in the development of canine malignant lymphoma. Dogs are especially vulnerable to diseases and other adverse effects because they spend time outside running and rolling on the grass. Unless you wash your dog immediately after letting them out, the harmful chemicals will remain on their fur and paws.

What Are the Steps Involved in Beginning Organic Lawn Care Treatments?

Some companies promise their clients safe products that won’t harm their lawns or their families. Unfortunately, many don’t use 100% organic substances. At Ware Landscaping, our organic lawn care services are truly organic. If you want to avoid exposure to harsh chemicals, you can trust that the products we use are entirely safe.

Soil Test: Everyone’s lawn is unique. Different types of grass require different treatments. Before we begin a lawn care regimen, we need to perform a soil test to determine the organic fertilizer that will best meet your needs. Soil tests can identify the number of nutrients and pH levels. Testing can also look for sulfur, lime, and other elements. This is important because we need to know which nutrients are abundant, missing, or at low levels. Too many or too few could create issues for your lawn.

Time: Many people want to see immediate effects after beginning organic treatments on their properties. However, this process takes time before you’ll see the full benefits. Improvements won’t happen overnight or even after a few months, so patience is necessary. Any synthetic materials used on your lawn before will need to decompose or seep from the ground. It can take at least a year for all the toxic substances to disappear from your backyard.

The composition of your lawn might also change. Synthetic herbicides effectively kill all weeds, but organic treatments don’t. As the nutrients in the soil develop and spread out, you might see weeds grow in different areas of your lawn. We can use some preventative organic materials to control them but can’t stop all weeds from showing up on your property.
After a few years, you’ll notice the organic treatments take full effect. Your grass will look healthy, lush, and green. The toxic chemicals will also be gone completely. As long as you understand ahead of time that this process takes a long time, you’ll be pleased with the results.

How to Tell the Difference Between Organic and Synthetic

There are companies and products that claim to be organic when they’re not. Others do contain organic ingredients, but they’re mixed in with some synthetic substances. That’s because organic fertilizers don’t have the same levels of nitrogen as inorganic and synthetic fertilizers. More applications are necessary, which results in more significant labor and material costs.

Companies will mix synthetic and organic ingredients to keep these costs low. However, if you’re looking to keep yourself, your family, and the environment safe, you won’t accomplish that with blended fertilizers. If you hire someone who doesn’t need to apply their product frequently, there’s a good chance they’re using synthetic fertilizer. That’s because the chemicals are more effective and efficient than organic applications.

Another major difference is the recommended length of your grass, also called “mow height.” Organic companies will recommend keeping your lawn around three inches tall. The grass can retain moisture much better at this height and block weed sprouts from getting any sunlight to grow. When grass isn’t tall enough, weeds can take over, and the lawn won’t absorb as much moisture.

Benefits of Organic Lawn Care

If you’re considering organic treatment for your grass, you should understand what it can do for your yard, so you can make the decision that’s right for your specific needs. The most common benefits of organic fertilizer are:

Thriving microbes

It’s easier for microbes to access the organic matter in this type of fertilizer, helping them thrive. Carbon is a vital element that feeds microbes to create nutrients plants need to grow and remain healthy.

Soil structure

Organic fertilizer improves the structure of the soil, allowing it to absorb water and hold onto it for longer. This increases the amount of nutrients, so grass grows.

Avoid damage

Synthetic fertilizers can cause root and leaf damage. Switching to organic means you’re less likely to destroy the plants in your yard.

Gradual process

Soil needs to break down organic materials for the fertilizer to become effective. This is a slow process, allowing grass to feed on the nutrients when necessary. Since synthetic fertilizers work quickly, overfeeding can occur, killing the grass and plants.

No harsh chemicals

Organic fertilizer doesn’t contain toxic substances that can make you, your family, and your pets sick. Many synthetic products runoff into lakes and streams, making their way into drinking water.

Easy application

Many people equate organic with complicated. However, applying organic fertilizers is just as simple as using synthetic.

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What people are saying

Ware Landscaping & Snow Removal

They did a great job and we are very pleased!

“I contacted Mike at Ware Landscaping for help with fixing my flooded backyard and garage. Mike gave me an honest assessment of my situation and recommended the right system to fix my problems (a lot of issues). Ware Landscaping installed drainage, underground downspouts, underground sump pump lines, driveway drains and surface drains in the yard to fix all my problems.. The team was very professional and always asked for my approval on work being done before it was completed. They did a great job and we are very pleased!”

Jim Kristof

I recommend him without any hesitation.

“We had a water problem in our basement that Mike Ware completely eliminated by removing both our sump pump water and downspout water away from the home. He was professional and highly motivated to solve the problem and do it the right way. I always felt like a priority and that my project mattered. I recommend him without any hesitation.”

Michael Swider

FANTASTIC JOB!!!

Ware Landscaping did a FANTASTIC JOB!!! I needed my entire backyard regraded and they filled it in with more than 2 truck loads, installed a French drain and put new beautiful green sod on top. They also power washed and reset my front retaining wall. Communication from the beginning was always very good. We always knew when they were coming out. The project was completed on time as well. They also called on their own a month after the project to check on the sod and were willing to replace some spots due to the June heat wave. Would recommend Ware Landscaping to all!!!”

Dan Malloy

The entire crew were incredible, so friendly, knowledgeable, and paid attention to every detail.

“Mike, Greg and the rest of the crew made our back yard dream a reality with a drainage system to remove the stream that flowed through the middle of the yard, which flooded every rainstorm and stuck around for weeks. To complete the look in came a perfectly designed beautiful hardscape patio that we can’t wait to use this summer. The entire crew were incredible, so friendly, knowledgeable, and paid attention to every detail. Highly recommend!”

Katie Jankowski

The crew was fast, friendly, and tidy.

“We had a wooden deck for a front porch that was starting to age. When we removed it we saw that there was a concrete slab underneath it that was pitched toward our house, creating an issue with standing water up against our foundation. We had Mike come by to advise us on the best solution, and he suggested permeable pavers. We were able to come up with a custom design with him that day. The crew was fast, friendly, and tidy. I’m sure they do much bigger jobs than our little patio, but this project made a huge difference for our home.

Cecily Ivey

FAQs

Can I do my own landscaping or should I hire someone?

That depends. A lot of people enjoy tending to their property, but many may confidently take on all of the work for their property to discover they’ve bitten off a bit more than they can chew. Landscaping can involve a surprising amount of time, effort, and labor.   

Furthermore, few people have the experience and training to determine the right care program for their yard. Imagine pouring a lot of time and hard work into lawn care only to watch it die off. Even if you think you want to tackle your landscaping yourself, you should still consult with a professional. If you opt to hire a landscaping company, you may even end up saving money by avoiding design and maintenance errors.

Why should I care about landscaping?

According to many studies, a sophisticated, maintained landscape design can significantly increase your property value. Research has shown returns of over 100 percent for the costs of landscaping. Landscaping for homeowners can be profitable and also provide a source of pride and satisfaction. Many people also enjoy having an attractive yard as a place to relax or gather with friends. If you are a business owner, a pleasing exterior to your storefront or office building can attract customers.

What is the landscape design process at ware landscaping?

We typically begin with an in-person, on-site assessment that is completely free. Our designers will examine your property, take note of any potential issues or complication, talk with your about your ideas, make suggestions, and discuss a plan of action. Additionally, we offer a digital design service that lays out a blueprint for your dream landscape; the cost of this is credited towards your installation fee. Many of our landscape design projects can be completed swiftly—in as little as a single day. We will give you a timeline estimate for your dream landscape up front and work as quickly as possible to realize your vision.

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