Humes :: Organic Gardening Products for Your Lawn and Landscape

Our environmentally conscious approach - embracing organic solutions and
minimizing the introduction of man-made substances - helps our customers
attain a natural balance in their lawn and landscape's health.

Over the years several customers and friends have asked where to find
quality organic gardening products for their potted plants, herb, vegetable, and butterfly gardens.

After many years of sourcing and field testing different products, the finest available have been packaged and are now available in our consumer product line, .

New Water Restrictions!
5/04/06

Common Problems With Lawns

1. Mowing
a. Too short--3.5-4.0 inches finished height is recommended.
b. Dull blade--frays ends of blades, making lawn look ragged and brown.
c. Riding mowers used on small lawns, and weed eaters cutting large areas.
d. Mower heavy/Operated carelessly/Too fast--leaves ruts and tire marks where turning.
e. All of the above. (More common that I like to see).

2. Watering
a. Irrigation system coverage/amount not adequate for current 1 day water restrictions.--modify system.
b. Irrigation system not monitored consistently.--check it weekly or at least monthly.
c. Over watering in rainy season/ winter months.--pay attention to the weather.

One or more of these preventable problems may be found on most lawns. Combinations of these factors will likely be present on a problem lawn. Corrected, they will help the lawn reach its full potential.
Mowing the lawn less frequently, as in every other week can help it survive the once weekly water restriction. The new water restrictions do not apply to reclaimed water.

The City of Tampa has revised water restrictions allowing for once a week watering.

Visit their web site for details.

City of Tampa Water Restrictions

If you have turned your sprinkler clock off during the rainy season, don't forget to turn it back on when the rain spell is over.

Please remember to test your sprinkler system monthly for proper operation so that it will be ready when you need it.

Healthy soils grow healthy plants that can resist insects, diseases, heat and drought stress, frost and freeze damage, and reduce the introduction of man made chemicals into the environment.

Organic gardening products from Humes Authentic Horticulture: Professional grade natural organics for a great and healthy landscape. We are a Florida horticulture company that specializes in organic landscape management and consultation. Enjoy gardening success naturally with Humes' organic gardening products. Choose from soluble humate, kelp, or yucca or a custom combination of all three ingredients. Humes' organic products can be used in conjunction with liquid fertilizers and are suitable for every type of gardening. Also introducing Lawn Preserver, our non-toxic wetting agent that is ideal for lawn and plant health in climates that experience drought and watering restrictions. As home horticulture techniques return to their organic origins, Humes Authentic Horticulture brings you gardening products that will help your garden and lawn grow naturally.