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Pure Solutions x Black Earth Compost: Closing the Loop on Sustainability Pure Solutions and Black Earth are partnering to bring nutrient-rich compost to your lawn through a zero-waste system, and are encouraging homeowners to join us in our efforts. Black Earth Compost is a local New England [...]

Before and After Organic Lawn Care Transformation Fertilizer, Overseeding, Aeration, and Topdressing with Compost One of the most common questions we hear is whether organic lawn care actually works. It’s a fair question, especially if you’re used to conventional programs that promise fast, [...]

Organic Lawn Care Benefits: 5 Reasons Families Are Making the Switch What you put on your lawn matters, especially for families with children and pets. Organic lawn care takes a different approach than conventional programs, using products derived from plants and other natural sources that work [...]

How Heavy Snowfall Can Impact Lawn Health in New England Most homeowners don’t think much about their lawns between the first frost and the first mow, but heavy snowfall and long winters can create problems that don’t show up until spring. Understanding what’s happening [...]

Professional vs DIY Tick & Mosquito Control: Which Works Best? As a homeowner, tick and mosquito control is an important investment, especially if you, your children, or your pets spend time outdoors on your property. Not only can ticks and mosquitoes ruin activities, but they can also [...]

Employee Spotlight: Julio Zayas Jr Meet Julio Zayas Jr, this month’s employee spotlight! Julio started at Pure Solutions 3 years ago as a field technician and now works as our Training Manager, providing mentorship and guidance to our tick and mosquito technicians.     Q: What [...]

Why a Snowy Winter Can Mean More Ticks This Spring When winter brings heavy snowfall, many homeowners assume it will naturally reduce tick populations. However, decades of ecological research show that snowy winters protect ticks rather than eliminate them, setting the stage for increased tick [...]

Season in Review: Key Lawn Care Insights from 2025 As 2025 comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on this year’s lawn care season. In New England, many environmental factors influence the success of lawns, and regional weather patterns played a significant role in how [...]

How Deer Damage Impacts Property Value and Curb Appeal You’ve invested time, money, and care into creating a beautiful landscape — from selecting and planting ornamental shrubs and garden beds to maintaining your lawn with organic products and services. But when deer wander through your [...]

Vole and Mole Damage How to Identify and Manage Lawn Pests If you’ve noticed unusual damage in your lawn or garden, voles and moles may be the culprits. Though both are small mammals, their habits, diet, and the type of damage they cause are very different. Understanding the distinction is key [...]