While maintenance focuses on mowing and upkeep, optimization is about repair and improvement. We use techniques like core aeration, dethatching, and soil top dressing to actively fix compaction issues and rebuild the biological health of your soil for long-term growth.
Yes, for damaged lawns, it is significantly more effective. Unlike over-seeding (which scatters seeds on top), slice seeding uses specialized equipment to cut grooves into the soil and plant seeds directly. This ensures maximum seed-to-soil contact and a much higher germination rate.
Absolutely. We prioritize organic fertilization applications that nourish your turf naturally. Our goal is to create a safe, healthy environment for your family to enjoy, rather than coating your yard in harsh synthetics.
If your soil feels hard, water puddles easily, or your grass looks thin despite watering, your soil is likely compacted. Core aeration removes small plugs of soil to allow oxygen, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone, which is essential for a dense, resilient lawn.
It depends on the species. Generally, flowering shrubs should be pruned immediately after they bloom, while non-flowering shrubs are best pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant. We customize our schedule to your specific plant varieties.
We determine this during our initial “Structural Intake.” We coordinate with licensed engineers to assess your roof’s age, load capacity, and membrane condition to ensure it can safely support the soil, water, and plants.
Yes. Our package includes guidance through legal, permitting, and engineering requirements, along with support in identifying potential stormwater grants and utility rebates. We have a dedicated grant writer on our team to help strengthen funding applications and improve approval outcomes.
We offer a “Stewardship Program” that includes 12 months of maintenance. More importantly, we train your staff or residents on how to care for the crops, creating local jobs and ensuring the garden remains productive.
Yes. By absorbing sunlight and retaining rainwater, a green roof significantly reduces the load on your HVAC system (lowering cooling costs) and cuts down on stormwater discharge fees where applicable.
We strictly use native species adapted to our coast. This includes American Beachgrass for stabilization, Seaside Goldenrod for pollinators, and woody shrubs like Beach Plum for long-term structure.
Initial stabilization begins in the first season, with grass survival rates typically reaching 85-90% by autumn. However, full resilience is a multi-year process, which is why our plans cover 3 years of monitoring and care.
Only initially. It is crucial to water plants at the time of installation. During the first 2-4 weeks, we monitor sand moisture to ensure it remains consistently moist (but not saturated). Environmental conditions may require supplemental watering during this establishment period. Once roots begin to establish, routine watering is no longer necessary, as these native plants are adapted to thrive in their natural dune habitat.
Absolutely. A core part of our mission is public involvement. We run workshops on dune ecology and train volunteers to monitor and care for the landscape, transitioning to community-led maintenance by Year 3.
