ORGANIC TURF CARE
PJC manufactures and distributes organic turf care products for landscapers, schools, and municipalities.
Our Organic Turf Care Products
Fertilizers, Soil Amendments & More
There are a lot of organic products on the market, making it confusing for those looking for an All-Natural Organic approach to turf care. We have been evaluating products since 2002 and have come up with a core product list, taking the guesswork out of which products to use.
Landscapers
Build A More Efficient Organic Turf Care Program
Whether you’re looking for organic fertilizer you can offer your own clients, or you want help with seamless integration of organic turf care into your existing model, we offer the quality products and business resources you wished existed, but didn’t know were possible.
Outsource Soil Testing
Before any organic fertilizer or amendment recommendation, you must know what your soil needs.
Program Development
Adding an organic fertilization program to your business doesn’t have to be a headache. Maintain your identity – Build your brand!
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Schools & Municipalities
Organic Fertilization Programs for your Schools and Communities
Across the nation, implementation of green initiatives has become a major strategic goal for public and private institutions. We work with your maintenance team and/or service provider to tailor an All-Natural Organic Turf Care program that is easy to follow, effective, fits your budget, and is sustainable for generations.
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Is Clover a Friend or Foe?
As turf grass emerges from dormancy, clover often beats it out of the starting blocks. Clover is a cool-season perennial...
Cultural Practices that Encourage Turf Growth in Spring
As we approach the mad rush of work beginning this spring, it’s important to remember temperature plays a pivotal role....
Choosing the Right Spring Grass Seed
In organic turf care, the best way to beat weeds is with grass seed. Soil temperature, germination time frames, and...
Spring Turf Products for Fertility
Spring sets the foundation for your lawn’s success in the months ahead. Following the right cultural practices during the season...
Spring Organic Turf Tips
A key part of looking ahead to the new season is remembering where we left off last fall. Most areas...
Chemicals in Sewage Sludge Fertilizer Pose Cancer Risk
By MICHAEL PHILLIS (January 14, 2025), reposted by PJC Organic Harmful chemicals in sewage sludge that is spread on pasture land...
Soil Testing: The Foundation of Turf Care
Starting your turf care program with soil testing is essential to understand your baseline and implement effective strategies. Soil testing...
How to Choose An Organic Fertilizer
Many products are marketed as organic, but consumers rarely know the differences behind the bag. Certain fertilizers lend themselves better...
Cultural Practices and Turf Care
The fourth element of our Healthy Turf Circle is cultural practices and turf care. Even the best soil care program can...
Soil Structure and Turf Care
The third component of the PJC Healthy Turf Circle involves the connection between soil structure and turf care. To review...
Soil Biology and Turf Care
If you haven’t yet, check out last week’s blog, “Soil Chemistry and Turf” for a deep dive into the first...
Soil Chemistry and Turf Care
PJC’s Practical Organic Turf Care Approach When it comes to growing turf, there are things we cannot control and things...
Healthy Soil for Healthy Turf
Healthy soil for healthy turf means addressing Soil Chemistry, Soil Biology, Soil Structure, and Cultural Practices. As such, we developed...
Financial Costs of Artificial Fields
It is a myth that synthetic fields require less maintenance, and therefore less money, than natural turfgrass. Here, we’ll look...
Safety Concerns with Artificial Turf
There’s a lot of debate surrounding the cost-benefit of replacing natural fields with synthetic turf. As a former college field...
Synthetic Turf Fields Require Maintenance
People often disregard the fact that synthetic turf fields require maintenance. While an artificial field doesn’t require regular mowing, irrigation...
Holiday Gifts for an Organic-Loving New Englander
Keep your carbon footprint low this season. When shopping holiday gifts for an organic-loving New Englander, you can’t go wrong...
End of Landscaping Season Turf Tips
As the end of landscaping season arrives, be sure to chip away at these final end of season organic turf tips....
Benefits of Turf Blankets and Seed
The 2024 growing season is winding down. Therefore, fall clean-ups, repairs, and irrigation blowouts are in full swing. New England...
Artificial Turf Field Fails in Nashua, NH
An artificial turf field fails in Nashua, New Hampshire, and is closed for safety concerns. The turf field closure was...
Starting an Organic Turf Care Division in Your Landscaping Business
Thinking of expanding your landcare business? Business owners face decisions in the off-season on how to grow in the upcoming...
Spooky Turfgrass Facts for Halloween
Halloween is sneaking up on us and we have a few spooky turfgrass facts to ring in the holiday. Now,...
Late Fall Turf Tips
Fall is upon us, and we want you to finish your landscaping season strong and well prepared. Take a look...
Why We Lime
Do you know why we lime in the Fall? The function of limestone is to reduce the acidity of the soil...
Two Important Fall Cultural Practices
Cultural practices are arguably the most critical component of PJC Organic’s Healthy Turf Circle. While we love talking about Soil...
Organic Fertilizer FAQs
We get a lot of organic fertilizer FAQs. That’s why, a few weeks ago, we covered Part 1 of The...
Mowing in the Fall: How-To
We love to Mow High: May, June, July. Although, when we head into Winter, we want to gradually take that...
Mulching Leaves on Your Lawn
With the exception of my allergies, I love all things Fall: the changing foliage, apple picking, and slowing down from...
Aeration Versus Slice Seeding in the Fall
When applying grass seed in the Fall, review the pros and cons of aeration versus slice seeding… Early Fall is...
Fall Products for Turf Health
Fall in New England is known for its beautifully forested landscape changing colors. It’s also the best time of the...
Fall Organic Turf Tips
It’s mid September and winter may feel far off, but it will be here before we know it. Therefore, we...
Best Shade Trees for Lawns
Labor Day marks the start of the fall tree planting season. Therefore, we want to make sure you’re equipped with info on the best shade trees...
Treat Grubs Without Harmful Chemicals
Notably, in a healthy turf system that incorporates All-Natural Products to encourage a diverse biological soil profile, grubs tend not...
The Basics of Organic Fertilizer
We get a lot of questions regarding the basics of organic fertilizer. There are so many products on the market,...
Drought Conditions in the Northeast
Fortunately, much of the Northeast is not experiencing the drought conditions we have had to deal with in recent years....
The Importance of Grass Seed
As you’re implementing an organic turf care program, there are so many things to consider. When do I apply fertilizer?...
Sports Field Management With Grass Seed
Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences published an article on Overseeding, explaining sports field management with grass seed. In...
Late Summer Turf Tips: Part 2
Following up with Part 1 of Late Summer Turf Tips, add the following 6 tips to your to-dos in the...
Late Summer Turf Tips: Part 1
As we transition out of July heat and into prime turf growing season, optimize your opportunity to grow lush green...
Managing Grubs in Lawns and Athletic Fields
In the Northeast, beetles are currently flying and will be laying eggs during July. Managing grubs is an important part...
What Does OMRI Listed Mean?
About OMRI You’ve seen the labels when shopping, and may be wondering “What does OMRI Listed mean?” The Organic Materials...
How to Read Fertilizer Labels
The fertilizer market is big, and with so many options, it’s tough to know where to start. Know how to...
Summer Fungal Disease in Grass: Leaf Spot
In an organic program, when good cultural practices are followed, we seldom encounter summer fungal disease in grass. Although, when diseases...
Nitrogen Fertilizer and Soil Acidity
Excerpts from UMASS Hort Notes 2024 Vo. 35:4…Many soils in Massachusetts are naturally acidic (pH below 6.5). Notably, acidic soil...
Best Mowing Practices
When it comes to mowing lawns and athletic fields, best mowing practices matter. Although it’s a basic operation, there are...
What Height To Mow Lawns and Athletic Fields
Generally, when looking at what height to mow, never remove more than one third of the grass height in a...
Watering Turf Grass in Summer
How should you be watering your turf this season? Proper practices for watering turf grass in the summer is paramount. Building resilient turf takes a combination of proper...
Summer Weeds From Wet Soil
When scouting lawns and athletic fields for weeds, always ask yourself: “Why is this weed here?”. The answer always lies...
Clover, Oxalis, and Black Medic: Differences and Treatment
First, Clover, Oxalis, and Black Medic are three common summer weeds that are often misidentified. Although these weeds can all...
Distinguish Crabgrass from Goosegrass
It can be tricky to distinguish crabgrass from goosegrass because of their similar growth cycles and appearances. Here, I will...
Summer Weeds From Compacted Soil
Summer weeds are arriving on the coattails of spring weeds. Environmental conditions—like drought and extreme heat—make it difficult for cool-season...
All-Natural Fertilizer for Summer Turf Health
Summer heat is on the way. Therefore, environmental stressors—especially drought and high temps—will put your turf to the test soon....
Early Summer Turf Tips: Part 2
Our last blog covered 5 recommendations for early summer turf tips. After you’ve read that, come back for these additional...
Early Summer Turf Tips: Part 1
As the end of the Spring season is nearing, keep in mind the following early Summer turf tips. You want...
The Importance of Organic Matter in Lawns
Organic Matter is necessary to fuel resilient turf, especially during Spring’s moisture and fluctuating temperatures. The importance of Organic Matter...
MOWING HEIGHT MATTERS: Recommended Height of Cut
PJC Organic loves the moniker “Mow High – May, June, and July”. We often discuss the value of cultural practices...
How to Mow Grass for Optimal Growth in Spring
We’re in the swing of spring! As you dust off your mower you may be wondering how to mow grass...
Deciding Whether to Aerate and Overseed
Pros of Aerating Deciding whether to aerate and overseed this spring? Our last blog covered the pros and cons of...
Should You Seed Slice This Spring?
Pros of Seed slicing Are you wondering whether you should seed slice this spring or aerate? Since aerators can bring...
Eliminate Dandelions All-Naturally in Your Lawn
This bright weed is hard to miss when in bloom, with its yellow flower and rapid spreading. Dandelions can be...
All-Natural Treatment of Poa Annua in Lawns & Athletic Fields
What is Poa Annua? Poa Annua is a winter annual that thrives in moist soil conditions. It is particularly noticeable...
Control Chickweed Without Pesticides on Your Turf
Spring has sprung and soon so will the weeds. As the days get longer and the soil begins to warm,...
Dynamic Soil Quality’s Impact on Organic Turf
Inherent V. Dynamic Soil Quality Soil health is reflected in both its inherent and dynamic soil quality. What’s the differentiation?...
Fixing Salt-Damaged Grass in the Spring
This Spring, you may be seeing brown, unsightly patches of turf, especially along driveways and pathways. This is likely salt-damaged...
Grass Seed: Your All-Natural Weed Control
All-Natural Weed Control: turf that outcompetes weeds In an Organic Turf Care (OTC) program, the best all-natural weed control is...
Spring Product For Lawns
Early Spring Turf Care This time of year sets the stage for your turf’s success in the upcoming months. Therefore,...
Differences Between Organic Fertilizers
Many products are marketed as organic, but consumers rarely know the differences behind the bag. Certain fertilizers lend themselves better...
PJC's Recommended Reading for Landscapers
With the holidays upon us, PJC’s recommended reading can be added to that last-minute wish list. The following eight books...
Discount on PJC's Organic Turf Products
Our Early Order Program is here: Receive a discount on PJC’s Organic Turf Products! Lock in current pricing and save...
Taking Care of Turf in Winter
(10 Minute Read) The end of the season is here and we have 10 tips for taking care of turf...
The Newest Staff Member of PJC
This month, we’ve onboarded the newest staff member of PJC: Britt Phillips! Britt is PJC’s Regional Account Manager. That means...
Soil Balancing
Field Study: Soil Balancing – What Ohio State University is learning about Calcium in Soil and Weeds. Today, we’re looking...
Film Highlights Negative Effects of Pesticides
Back in 2021, I became aware of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson’s lawsuit against Monsanto through reading “The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets,...
Adjust pH to Boost Fertility
Eco Farming Daily featured an article by Bill McKibben titled “Soil pH: Making Adjustments to Boost Fertility”. The title immediately...
What is Soil Compaction?
What is Soil Compaction? In UMASS Extension’s Monthly E-Newsletter, Jason Lanier—UMASS Extension Turf Specialist—addresses the topic of soil compaction. He...
Late-Summer Organic Turf Tips
Organic Turf Care Simplified As we transition out of July heat and into prime turf growing season, follow these late-summer...
Treat Grubs Organically
In the Northeast, beetles are currently flying. Accordingly, they’re laying eggs throughout July. These eggs turn into grubs that feed...
Aerate, Over Seed and Feed Your Soil
8 Minute Read You’re looking at lawns seemingly doomed by compacted soils. The turf is struggling to grow. Weeds are...
Reading Fertilizer Labels
The fertilizer market is rather big, and with so many options, you may not know where to start. Avoid being...
What is Red Thread?
The Presence of Red Thread We recently received a call from Dana Millar of Dana Design’s—one of PJC’s long-standing customers*—asking...
Proper Mowing Protocol
Mowing is one of the basic foundations for creating a healthy lawn. Unfortunately, this practice is often mismanaged on residential...
Summer Watering
Looking for Summer watering tips? Wondering how you should you be watering your turf this season? Keep reading. Cultural Practices...
Clover in Turf Grasses
While it trended decades ago, there is a resurgence in the interest of incorporating clover in turf grasses. In UMASS...
The Cause of Weeds in Your Lawn
Summer weeds are arriving on the coattails of spring weeds. Environmental conditions like drought and extreme heat make it difficult...
Summer Fertility for Turf Grass
Summer heat is on the way. Environmental (abiotic) stressors–especially drought and heat–can put your turf to the test. When talking...
Why Calcium is Important for Turf Growth
PJC Organic is proud to stay up to date on the best research available. We’re able to provide our customers...
Mow High May, June and July
Spring is in full swing and turf grass is starting to pop. PJC Organic loves the moniker “Mow High May,...
Why Is This Weed Here?
Spring has sprung, and soon, so will weeds. When scouting lawns and athletic fields for weeds it’s important to ask...
Manage Dandelions Organically
Even though dandelions can be difficult to control since their seeds travel via the wind, you can manage them organically....
Clover in Your Lawn
What is Clover? Today is the first day of Spring! As the days get longer and the soil begins to warm, the...
The Importance of Soil Management
Gary Zimmer wrote a great piece that was published in the February 2023 issue of Acres U.S.A. Magazine. Titled “Managing...
Does Turf Need Mycorrhizal Fungi Applications?
Many are familiar with the symbiotic association of mycorrhizal fungi and plants. So, does turf need mycorrhizal fungi applications too?...
The CEO of PJC Organic
The CEO of PJC Organic celebrates her birthday today! So, we sat down with Pam Newcombe to hear more about...
Winter Organic Turf Tips
(10 Minute Read) The end of the season is here and we have 10 Winter organic turf tips for ya!...
Field Study_ Building the Microbial Bridge for Soil Health
This week we are talking about soil health. PJC Organic stays up to date on industry research to provide customers...
Wrap Up Your Lawn Care Season
The 2022 growing season is nearly finished – fall clean ups, repairs, and irrigation blowouts should all be completed. New...
Mowing and Irrigation Adjustments
(9 minute read) Practical Approach In an Organic Turf Care Program, mowing and irrigation adjustments make an important difference in...
The Importance of Humic Acid
The Importance of Humic Acid Field Study_ Humic Acid: The Science of Humus and How it Benefits Soil PJC Organic...
Early Fall Cultural Practices
Cultural practices are arguably the most critical component of PJC Organic’s Healthy Turf Circle. While we love talking about Soil...
Campus Grounds Go Organic
Sure, October is the time to indulge in all things fall, but – arguably more importantly – October is Campus...
