Grow a healthy, resilient lawn using natural fertilizers made from biosolids and soil-building nutrients. Our organic lawn care program focuses on improving soil structure by boosting microbial activity, increasing nutrient uptake, and strengthening roots to help your lawn stay green and strong through the summer — helping the lawn defend itself during heat stress and drought.
We provide organic lawn care services in Bexley, Clintonville, Columbus, Gahanna, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Westerville, and Worthington.
The Benefits of Organic Lawn Care
Our organic lawn care approach not only supplies nutrients and boosts microbial activity, but also supports a living soil system that builds resilience from the roots up. This sustainable method enhances long-term soil health, balances moisture retention, and strengthens the turf’s natural defenses against stress, disease, and seasonal challenges.
Organic-minded homeowners often choose this approach to help protect local waterways, support pollinators, and maintain an eco-conscious landscape. You will see a few weeds — that’s part of nature — but your lawn will stay thick, balanced, and full of life.
Our organic lawn care program also includes overseeding and liquid aeration, both of which improve soil oxygen levels, encourage deeper roots, and enhance the long-term health of your lawn naturally.
For those who want to take their eco-conscious care even further, we also provide organic mosquito control options designed to reduce mosquito populations without disrupting pollinators or beneficial insects — a natural extension of our commitment to safe, sustainable landscapes.
Organic Weed Control
Our organic weed control program targets common broadleaf weeds using naturally derived, nutrient-based treatments that suppress weeds without harming grass. This method works by feeding the lawn while stressing out invasive weeds, helping to reduce weeds like dandelions over time without synthetic herbicides.
Organic lawns also benefit from our leaf mulching service — a sustainable practice proven to improve soil health and naturally reduce weeds. According to university research, regular leaf mulching can significantly reduce broadleaf weeds such as dandelions while improving overall turf density.
Understanding the Limits of Organic Weed Control
Organic weed control is a gradual process — not an instant fix. While nutrient-based organic treatments can stress and reduce common broadleaf weeds, they won’t completely eliminate heavy infestations.
If a lawn is already overrun with weeds, a fully organic program isn’t the best starting point. In those cases, we often recommend beginning with a conventional lawn care program for two to three seasons to help restore balance and control the existing seed bank. Once the turf is healthy and thick again, organic weed control becomes a viable long-term option.
The seed bank is the layer of soil that contains thousands of dormant weed seeds just waiting for the right conditions — light, moisture, or soil disturbance — to sprout. Even when surface weeds are gone, those seeds can stay viable for years. That’s why a lawn that looks clean one season can start to break down the next if cultural practices aren’t consistent.
It’s important to remember that even the best lawn care program depends on consistent cultural practices — maintaining proper mowing height and frequency, irrigation, overseeding, and leaf management. Without those habits, weeds can return even after years of improvement.
faqs
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Q: What type of organic fertilizer is used?A:
We use organic-based fertilizers derived from biosolids and other natural materials that feed the soil as well as the grass. These slow-release nutrients improve soil structure, boost microbial activity, and strengthen roots for lasting turf health.
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Q: Can I have a weed-free lawn organically?A:
Not completely. Organic programs focus on soil health, turf density, and pollinator protection. Broadleaf weed control has limited success depending on the weed species already present in the lawn. If your lawn is heavily overrun with weeds, we recommend starting with our conventional lawn care program until things are under control. Once the turf thickens and the seed bank is reduced, organic weed control becomes a more effective long-term option.
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Q: Is organic lawn care more expensive than conventional methods?A:
Yes. Conventional treatments are generally cheaper and show faster visual results, while organic lawn care takes longer to realize. However, organic lawn care is about more than instant appearance — it's an investment in balance, sustainability, and eco-conscious values. This approach enriches soil microbes, protects waterways, and supports pollinator health, creating a lasting and sustainable landscape over time.
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Q: How long will it take before I see results from organic lawn care?A:
Lawn care success depends on balance — not just the applications, but the cultural practices that support them. Mowing, irrigation, overseeding, and maintaining active soil microbes all affect how quickly you'll see change.
Think of it like baking a cake: if you skip the baking powder, you'll still get a cake, but it won't rise the way it should. Lawn care works the same way — each part matters. When all the elements work together, you'll see steady improvement in the first season and continued progress with every year of consistent care.
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Q: How many applications are applied in a season?A:
Our organic program includes six seasonal treatments designed to build healthy soil, feed the turf, and improve resilience. Timing varies slightly with weather, but applications typically start in early spring and continue through late fall.
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Q: Do I need to water organic lawn applications in?A:
Yes. Light watering helps activate the organic nutrients and allows them to move into the soil. It's best to water within 24 hours of treatment if rain isn't in the forecast. Consistent irrigation and mowing at the proper height and frequency help organic fertilizers work more effectively.
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Q: Is organic lawn care safe for kids and pets?A:
Yes. Organic lawn treatments are made from naturally derived ingredients that are safe for people, pets, and pollinators when applied correctly. We still recommend allowing treatments to fully dry before re-entering the lawn, just as a best practice.
Our Process
Request a quote
Quotes for organic lawn care services in Columbus and surrounding areas are always free and based on the size of your property.
Fill out our contact form and we'll visit your home, usually within 10 business days of your request. Sometimes we can come out sooner, but during busier times there may be a short delay. You typically do not need to be home for this visit. We'll send you a text when we're on the way so you know to expect us. If you prefer to be present, just note that on the form and we'll set up a time that works best for you.
Approve your quote
After visiting your home, we'll email you a quote for your organic lawn care program. Once you approve it, we'll add your property to the next available route in Columbus or your surrounding neighborhood.
Scheduling your service
When you approve your quote, we'll provide a window of time for when your organic applications will be completed. Because weather and client routes both affect scheduling, we can't lock in an exact date. Some days may be too windy, wet, or dry for optimal application, but we always plan around conditions that give your lawn the best results. You'll receive a text when we're headed your way.
Service day
On service day, your trained grasshuggers technician will complete your approved organic lawn treatments in Columbus and surrounding areas. This may include natural fertilizer applications, soil-building treatments, or organic weed control — all designed to strengthen turf naturally and promote long-term soil health.
Payment
You will receive invoices based on the terms of your agreement provided on the quote you approved. You'll receive an email with your invoice and a link to our secure online payment portal.
We accept checks and credit cards through the payment portal. Once you receive your first invoice, you can set up automatic payments directly through the secure portal for convenience.
We do not accept checks mailed directly from your bank or through the mail.
Want a Lawn That Looks Good and Does Good?
Our organic lawn care supports pollinators, protects waterways, and keeps your property naturally green. The grasshuggers crew can handle the rest — just tap below to request a quote.
Serving Your Community
We're proud to provide organic lawn care services throughout Columbus and surrounding areas.
We offer both organic and conventional lawn fertilization and weed control programs designed to improve soil health, strengthen turf, and promote sustainable, pollinator-safe landscapes. Our team continually adapts to the latest turf care practices and industry research to deliver consistent, reliable results for homeowners who want a lawn that looks great and grows naturally healthy
Grasshuggers proudly serves neighborhoods in:
Bexley, Clintonville, Columbus, Gahanna, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Worthington
Service area ZIP codes:
43081, 43085, 43054, 43209, 43214, 43221, 43229, 43230, 43231, 43240
As a locally owned and operated company, grasshuggers has been serving central Ohio homeowners for over 15 years. Every project is backed by The Grasshuggers Way: safety, integrity, and attention to detail from start to finish.
Why Choose Grasshuggers?
For more than 15 years, grasshuggers has provided reliable, professional lawn care that homeowners trust season after season. Our team delivers on what we promise, and our highly rated Google reviews show that our focus on quality, integrity, and eco-conscious care makes a lasting difference for every lawn we service.