516-292-6060

P.O. Box 99, Uniondale, NY 11553  - Fax:  (516) 292-6075

Robert H. Witcomb Landscape Gardening, Inc. - Organic

Why go Organic?

Organic is a word that is appearing on more and more labels these days. Organic means that the products have be processed without conventional pesticides, fertilizers, or additives. In an ideal world, buying organic would be easy.
 
On Long Island alone, over 10 million pounds of pesticides are applied every year. This presents threat of exposure to toxic chemicals and underground drinking water aquifers.
 
We are facing the worst topsoil erosion in history due to our current conventional agricultural practices. Organic production practices inherently build long-term soil health and stability.
 
We strive to offer our residential, institutional, and commercial customers environmentally conscious care. While we recognize there is sometimes a need for pesticides in the landscape (as there is a need for medications in humans), environmental impact is considered whenever plant selections are made, fertilizers are spread, etc. Organic solutions are always explored first.
 
Organic lawn care uses several basic techniques. It involves proper maintenance such as mowing higher to shade out weed seeds, using the right seeds for the area, and watering properly. It also means supplementing the soil with compost to boost biological activity in the soil.
 
To begin the process of creating a new landscape or to care for one you already love, contact us to arrange a property visit to evaluate your needs.