Summer is in full swing, and after one of the wettest springs in recent memory, many homeowners are seeing their landscapes grow faster than expected—for better and for worse. While flowers and shrubs have flourished, weeds have also taken advantage of the extra moisture, leaving many people wondering how to keep their yards healthy through the hottest months of the year.
One approach gaining attention is compost tea, a natural soil amendment that focuses on improving the health of the soil rather than simply feeding the plants growing in it.
It Starts Below the Surface
When people think about lawn or garden care, fertilizer is often the first thing that comes to mind. Compost tea takes a different approach.
Instead of providing nutrients directly to plants, compost tea introduces beneficial microorganisms that help build a healthier soil ecosystem. These naturally occurring microbes break down organic matter, improve nutrient availability, and create an environment where roots can grow stronger and plants become more resilient.
Think of it this way: rather than giving plants a quick meal, compost tea helps create the conditions for long-term health.
Why Healthy Soil Matters
Healthy soil does much more than anchor plants in place. A thriving soil ecosystem can help:
- Encourage stronger root development
- Improve access to nutrients already in the soil
- Increase resilience during hot, dry weather
- Support healthier lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubs
- Build a more balanced landscape over time
For homeowners dealing with summer heat after a rainy spring, healthy soil can play an important role in helping plants adapt to changing conditions.
A Natural Option for Your Landscape
Many homeowners are also looking for landscape practices that are more environmentally conscious.
Dig Right In Landscaping, a Westchester-based company serving La Grange and surrounding communities, offers its BEYOND Organic Soil Amendments using compost tea brewed in-house with living beneficial microorganisms. According to the company, the treatment is designed to improve soil biology while remaining safe for children, pets, pollinators, and the environment when used as directed.
Rather than replacing good landscape practices like proper watering and mulching, compost tea can be one tool in a broader strategy for building healthier, more resilient landscapes.
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As a proud sponsor of the La Grange Farmers Market, Dig Right In Landscaping is committed to helping homeowners create beautiful outdoor spaces using sustainable landscape practices.
If you’d like to learn more about compost tea, organic soil amendments, or other environmentally friendly landscape services, visit Dig Right In Landscaping at digrightin.com.