The grass is GREENER with Sterling on your side!
Since 2003, Sterling Green Lawn has proudly provided expert turf management services, serving loyal customers for over two decades—and still growing strong.
Our team is highly trained, with education from top turf programs at Rutgers and Penn State, and we stay up to date through annual continuing education. As licensed professionals, we treat every lawn with the same care and precision we would give our own.
We use only premium products, including a hybrid organic formula that combines organic-based and traditional treatments. This approach produces greener, healthier lawns with significantly less disease than those treated by other providers.
We know your lawn is a reflection of your home. That’s why we start with essential early-season applications to build a strong foundation for the growing season. Our environmentally responsible, fast-acting weed control treatments eliminate common weeds and continue throughout the year to keep your turf lush and weed-free.
No matter the size or complexity of the job, our experienced team brings the expertise and reliability you can count on.
Get in touch today to learn more about our services and discover how Sterling Green Lawn can bring out the best in your lawn.
Organic-based treatments for greener, stronger and healthier lawns.
green, resiliant, healthier lawns
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lawn fertilization
Our lawn fertilization program is uniquely designed using our proprietary organic-based products to promote a healthier, greener, and more resilient lawn. We will address these important factors for proper fertilization:
• Selecting the proper fertilizer
• Applying minerals for growth
• Checking soil fertility
• Accessing your specific grass type
• Custom schedules and applications -
lawn treatment
Sterling Green Lawn provides a wide variety of proven treatment services to keep your outdoor space healthy and comfortable year-round. We customize your treatment plan using proven methods of lawn enhancements including:
• Seeding
• Aeration
• Lime Treatment
• Vegetation Control
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Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Care can include any of the following maintenance items depending on your lawn condition:
• Raking & Mowing
• Check for Compaction
• Soil Testing
• Fertilizing
• Aeration & Weed Control
• Over-Seeding
• Proper Water Coverage
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Our lawn fertilization program is uniquely designed using our proprietary organic-based products to promote a healthier, greener, and more resilient lawn. Fertilization is one of the most crucial aspects of turf management. It strengthens your lawn to resist invasive weeds, encourages deep root growth, and ensures thick, vibrant turf that stands up to environmental stress.
We will address these important factors for proper fertilization:
Selecting the proper fertilizer
Applying minerals for growth
Checking soil fertility
Accessing your specific grass type
Custom schedules and applications
Custom designed for you:
We tailor fertilizer blends to your specific grass type, soil conditions, and regional climate. Our organic fertilizers are carbon-based compounds derived from natural sources, like plant and animal matter. These fertilizers not only improve soil health and plant productivity but are also biodegradable and environmentally safe—making them a smart choice for families, pets, and the planet.
Key benefits of our organic-based fertilization program include:
Promotes deep root growth and stronger turf
Enhances lawn color, density, and overall health
Reduces weed growth by improving soil and turf conditions
Safe for children, pets, and the environment
Supports sustainable, chemical-free lawn care
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Sterling Green Lawn provides a wide variety of proven treatment services to keep your outdoor space healthy and comfortable year-round.
Seeding
A beautiful new lawn starts with expert seeding. Whether you’re establishing a new lawn or revitalizing patchy or overgrown areas, our seeding services are tailored to your yard’s specific needs. We also offer over-seeding for thickening existing turf. Our team will recommend the best grass seed varieties suited to your soil, climate, and lawn goals—ensuring strong, healthy growth from the start.
Aeration
The health of your lawn can be significantly improved through soil aeration. We use core aeration, a process that removes small plugs of soil to allow better air, water, and nutrient flow to the roots. This encourages deeper root growth and strengthens your lawn from the ground up—resulting in a thicker, greener, and more resilient lawn.
Lime Treatment
By raising the pH of the soil, lime makes fertilizer and existing nutrients more available to the turf. Lime may be applied at any time of the year.
Vegetation Control
Vegetation Control helps protect the beauty and stability of a lawn through the removal of noxious and invasive weeds. Typically, invasive weeds can quickly take over native plants and grasses, thus compromising their health and life expectancy.
Insect Control
We offer eco-friendly pest control and integrated pest management (IPM) systems that use less harmful pesticides. Our long-term preventative programs are designed to protect your lawn from damaging insect infestations that can cause severe damage if left untreated. We target a wide range of pests, including:
Mosquitoes
Fleas
Deer Ticks
White Grubs
And many others
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Sterling Lawn provides all of the necessary services to keep your lawn looking its best year-round.
Spring Maintenance
Spring Lawn Care can include any of the following maintenance items depending on your lawn condition:
Raking
Check for Compaction
Soil Testing
Over-seeding
Fertilizing
Aeration
Weed Control
Mowing
Proper Water Coverage
Summer Maintenance
We recommend these 4 tips to help your lawn and garden look their best:
Summer fertilization and aeration applications to promote deep root growth and greener grass.
Sprinkler adjustments and zones checked for adequate watering coverage.
Weekly lawn mowing for a clean and polished appearance.
Weed removal, soil amendments and much where needed to keep gardens fresh and healthy.
Trim your hedges and bushes to ensure the health of your plants and give your property a finished look.
Organic Fertilizers vs. Conventional Fertilizers
When it comes to nourishing your lawn, the type of fertilizer you choose plays a significant role in its health and sustainability. While both organic and conventional fertilizers serve the same purpose—providing essential nutrients for plant growth—they differ in composition, impact on the environment, and long-term effectiveness
Organic Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers are derived from natural sources like compost, manure, and plant matter. They work gradually by improving soil health and promoting biological activity. Over time, organic fertilizers help to build healthy, nutrient-rich soil that supports strong root systems and robust plant growth.
Some benefits of organic fertilizers include:
Environmentally Friendly: Organic fertilizers are biodegradable and don’t contribute to pollution or harmful runoff.
Soil Health: They improve soil structure, water retention, and microbial life, which leads to healthier plants and stronger root systems.
Sustainability: Organic fertilizers are typically produced using renewable, locally sourced materials.
Safety: These fertilizers are safe for children, pets, and wildlife because they contain no synthetic chemicals.
Conventional Fertilizers
Conventional, or synthetic fertilizers, are chemically manufactured to deliver nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium quickly. These fertilizers act fast, providing immediate results, but they don’t offer the long-term soil benefits that organic fertilizers do.
Drawbacks of conventional fertilizers include:
Environmental Impact: The chemicals in synthetic fertilizers can run off into water systems, harming aquatic life and polluting ecosystems.
Soil Degradation: Overuse of chemical fertilizers can lead to soil imbalance, reduced microbial activity, and a weakened soil structure.
Health Concerns: Prolonged use of synthetic fertilizers can contribute to chemical residues in the environment and on food.
In summary, organic fertilizers are the more sustainable choice for both your lawn and the environment. They nurture the soil, improve plant health over time, and contribute to a balanced ecosystem, while conventional fertilizers provide a quick fix that may not support long-term lawn vitality.