Our approach is a little different....... For one thing, we don't use any synthetic fertilizer or chemical pesticides at all. This means that we will never have to put up one of those little signs warning you to stay off your grass. You can go out and play on your lawn anytime, even right after we've applied a treatment.
Another difference, which might sound contrary to good business sense, is our goal of reducing visits and your lawn expenses over time. Our treatments are geared towards improving the soil and are cumulative: Each treatment builds on the previous applications and contributes to developing a more sustainable and self-sufficent lawn. Think of it as "building equity" and improving your soil versus "paying rent" with never-ending chemical applications and the associated mechanical chores of aerating and de-thatching.
We also are eager to teach you about simple cultural practices that will help your lawn thrive and love to share what we've learned about the miracles happening in the grass and soil.
YOUR LAWN GUYS:
Pete Bottomley, AOLCP (Owner) has 26 years of Green Industry experience including 16 years in ornamental horticulture. In addition to SafeLawns, he's an owner of the premium organic gardening products company www.coastofmaine.com and is the Northeast Business Development Manager for the National organic fertilizer company www.bradfieldorganics.com. He is also an Accredited Organic Landcare Professional (AOLCP) www.organiclandcare.net and a proponent of reducing lawn size and landscaping with native plants. Read Pete's blog.
John Menz (Treatment Specialist), currently studying at Rhodes College in Tennessee and a graduate of Cape Elizabeth HIgh School, brings his profound interest and enthusiasm for sustainable alternatives and natural practices to work every day. He's knowledgeable and wise beyond his years.
Another difference, which might sound contrary to good business sense, is our goal of reducing visits and your lawn expenses over time. Our treatments are geared towards improving the soil and are cumulative: Each treatment builds on the previous applications and contributes to developing a more sustainable and self-sufficent lawn. Think of it as "building equity" and improving your soil versus "paying rent" with never-ending chemical applications and the associated mechanical chores of aerating and de-thatching.
We also are eager to teach you about simple cultural practices that will help your lawn thrive and love to share what we've learned about the miracles happening in the grass and soil.
YOUR LAWN GUYS:
Pete Bottomley, AOLCP (Owner) has 26 years of Green Industry experience including 16 years in ornamental horticulture. In addition to SafeLawns, he's an owner of the premium organic gardening products company www.coastofmaine.com and is the Northeast Business Development Manager for the National organic fertilizer company www.bradfieldorganics.com. He is also an Accredited Organic Landcare Professional (AOLCP) www.organiclandcare.net and a proponent of reducing lawn size and landscaping with native plants. Read Pete's blog.
John Menz (Treatment Specialist), currently studying at Rhodes College in Tennessee and a graduate of Cape Elizabeth HIgh School, brings his profound interest and enthusiasm for sustainable alternatives and natural practices to work every day. He's knowledgeable and wise beyond his years.