About Us

Small enough to be personal.

Welcome to EMERALD. We are an environmentally conscience lawn care service provider that has been serving Simcoe County and York Region Since 1986. We are a growing business ahead of our times. We are the first lawn care Company to offer Organic Lawn Services and alternative solutions since 1993. Our solutions have finally come of age and we welcome any inquires. 

We provide - weed control, fertilization, disease and insect treatments aeration, dethatching, soil testing, P.H. balance, lawn renovations, garden, tree and shrub care.

There are five service packages to choose from, or have one tailored to your specifications!

Our services include

Lawn Fertilization •Weed Control
•Insect Control
•Pest Control 
•Fungicide Application
•Tree and Shrub Care
•Organic Services
•Core Aeration
•Lawn Seeding
•Soil Testing

Watering: A properly watered lawn makes it more difficult for weeds to grow in.

Healthy lawns, need watering! Your lawn requires 1 1/2 to 2 inches of water per week. During hot, dry periods, drought stress will most assuredly occur causing many potential problems and more will be required. You can identify this by seeing if you can leave "footprints" after walking across it. If this occurs, WATER IMMEDIATELY! Deep watering one time per week is far more advantageous than short frequent waterings. You will promote a deeper root structure that makes your lawn more tolerant to insects and disease.

Mowing:

To maintain a thick and healthy lawn, it is essential to mow properly. As a general rule, you should never cut more than 1/3 of the grass blade during any one cutting. This places your turf in unnecessary stress. Be certain to have a sharp mover blade because this will stop "tearing" the leaf blade, making it more susceptible to disease. Your lawn should be cut at a height of 2 1/2 to 3 inches. At this height your lawn has a greater surface area to help produce it's own food (photosynthesis) and it helps naturally shade itself from the sun.

Aeration:
Healthy turf has healthy roots. However, good root growth cannot be achieved in compacted soil. Core aeration extracts small cores of soil and thatch from your lawn. This will allow air, water and nutrients to pass freely into the root zone to promote deeper, stronger roots and thicker, healthier lawn. The extracted cores are left on the surface to break down naturally. Normal rainfall, watering, and mowing help reduce the cores to beneficial top dressing which aids in thatch decomposition.

• Breaks through thatch and eliminates layering.
• Stimulates the breakdown of thatch.
• Helps relieve soil compaction.
• Improves air exchange with roots.
• Has vertical mowing action which stimulates new growth.
• Reduces puddling and allows more efficient use of water.
• Improves fertilizer uptake and drought stress tolerance.
• Improves turf resiliency and cushioning.

What to expect
Upon completion of this service you will see hundreds of soil "plugs" on the surface of your lawn. They will break down through watering and mowing in 2 to 3 weeks. You should see an immediate reduction in water run off and "puddling" on compacted soils and sloped lawns.
Most lawns require annual aeration. Over time your lawn will show enhanced tolerance to heat and drought stress and be healthier, more vigorous and easier to maintain.

Thatch:
Thatch is the build up of grass stems, dead roots and debris that accumulate in a tightly woven layer between the green vegetation and the soil surface. Thatch build up is a natural process. A certain amount of thatch is good – it provides insulation and buoyancy. But if it becomes too thick - over 3/4 " - it can prevent air, water, and fertilization from reaching the roots.



Fertilizer:
As in all living things, your lawn requires food. Our program is designed to provide your lawn with the appropriate amount of nutrients based upon the time of growing season. For example, nitrogen is required early in the spring. It is responsible for the green color in the grass and top growth in the grass blade. Phosphorus aids in seed production and potassium is stored by the roots to help your lawn "winter" better. Different nutrients are applied at various rates throughout the season. We space our applications approximately 5 weeks apart as the plants requirements change. The grass plant uses all of the nutrients applied at each application.

Over seeding:

No matter how well we take care of our lawn, there will always be a small percentage of die back, therefore, it is wise to over seed lightly in the spring and summer. It is also important to match the type of seed being purchased with the existing lawn, and always select varieties that grow well in your area.

Inspect your lawn:

Always look out for discoloration and small dead or dying areas. If there are any problems you cannot identify, call EMERALD.

Please don't hesitate to contact us for a free analysis and service quotation!