What is organic soil improvement?

This organic granular application is designed to nourish your turf and repair your soil simultaneously. This nutrient-dense granular contains a blend of nitrogen, humic acid, and gypsum, providing a slow-release superfood that conditions the soil while acting as an ideal starter fertilizer.

Is it safe for kids and pets?

Absolutely. Our organic soil improvement products are derived from natural sources and are safe for families, pets, and the environment.

Can I combine this with your regular fertilization program?

Yes! Our best lawns use our organic soil improvement alongside traditional fertilization for the best of both approaches. The organic program builds long-term soil health while fertilization delivers immediate results.

How long until I see results?

Soil improvement is a gradual ongoing process. You may notice improved water retention and greener color within days, but the full benefits, deeper roots, better drought tolerance, reduced inputs, build over time.

Is this the same as compost topdressing?

This is a GRANULAR nutrient application. We do NOT provide topdressing services.

Lawn Services

Organic Soil Improvement

Healthy soil is the foundation of a beautiful lawn. Our organic soil improvement program utilizes an organic granular product to build soil biology, improve structure, and create an environment where grass thrives naturally.

Feed the Soil, Not Just the Grass

This organic application feeds the living ecosystem in your soil. Healthy soil biology breaks down organic matter, cycles nutrients naturally, and creates conditions where grass thrives with less intervention.

The Science Behind Healthy Soil

Your soil is alive. A single teaspoon contains billions of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, that form the foundation of plant health. These organisms break down organic matter into plant-available nutrients, build soil structure that holds water and air, and even protect roots from disease.

Years of compaction, and thatch buildup can deplete this biological community. Our organic soil improvement applications rebuild the biological foundation. The result is a lawn that's naturally greener, more drought-resistant, and requires fewer inputs over time.

Hand spreading organic soil amendment granules over a green lawn

What We Apply

Granular Product

100% Organic slow release granular product.

Bio-Stimulants

Concentrated beneficial microorganisms that repopulate your soil's biological community and kickstart natural nutrient cycling.

Humic & Fulvic Acids

Organic compounds that improve soil structure, increase water retention, and help roots absorb nutrients more efficiently.

Organic Fertilizers

Slow-release, naturally-derived nutrients that feed both the soil biology and the grass without the burn risk of synthetics.

Program Benefits

Improves soil structure and water retention
Increases beneficial microbial activity
Builds stronger, deeper root systems
Improves drought and heat tolerance naturally
Environmentally friendly and sustainable
Safe for families, pets, and pollinators
Enhances the effectiveness of other lawn treatments

Who Is This Program For?

Every Homeowner — Whether you're looking to amplify the results of aeration and seeding or simply want to boost your lawn's microbial health, organic soil improvement is the answer. Every lawn, regardless of condition, will benefit from this biological "reboot."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our organic soil improvement services

What Our Clients Say

Real reviews from homeowners who use our soil improvement services

Patrick Dunleavy

over 1 year ago

West Metro Lawn did a great job of Aerating, over seeding, and soil enrichment. The yard was very wet after all the rain recently and the tech doing the field work had to stop and repair a couple of ...

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Ron Dinga

9 months ago

After seeing West Metro’s presence in our neighborhood, I engaged them to aerate, overseed and apply a granular organic soil improvement last fall. After a positive experience with that service, I ren...

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Matt Williams

8 months ago

Efficient yet quality work including core aeration, overseeding, and soil improvement. Well-established company with great pricing.

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