What is compost tea and how is it made?

Compost tea is a liquid extract made from compost materials like worm castings and rotting leaves, brewed to deliver beneficial microbes and nutrients to the soil.

Why should I avoid chemical fertilizers on my lawn?

Chemical fertilizers can harm soil life, pollute waterways, and create dependency, whereas compost tea builds natural soil health.

How does compost tea help the environment?

It supports beneficial insects, birds, and microbes, reduces chemical runoff, and promotes a more balanced ecosystem.

Is compost tea safe for pets and children?

Yes, compost tea is a gentle, natural lawn treatment that’s safe for people, pets, and wildlife.

Video | Compost Tea for Lawns

We here at Leaf & Limb would love it if lawns went out of style, and everyone had a beautiful Piedmont Prairie, but we understand people need grassy areas for lounging, pets, and games. That's why we want to make your lawn as nature-friendly as it can be, with compost tea!

So, what's the problem with lawns? For starters, they use a lot of resources, including pesticides, weed killers, and chemical fertilizers, just to keep them green! We know that these chemicals cause harm to insects and all the tiny life in the soil. Not to mention, they run off into waterways where they cause algae blooms, which kill aquatic life. With the soil health depleted, the lawns become dependent on the chemicals just to survive. And the vicious cycle continues.

So, how can we have our lawns without hurting everything else? Enter compost tea! Compost tea is a liquid compost extract that delivers a gentle, natural source of nutrients derived from things like worm poop and rotting leaves. When applied to lawns, it can increase growth and enhance resilience to stress, all without using synthetic chemicals. The best part is it's safe for you, your pets, and everything else in your yard.

Beyond nurturing grasses, compost tea helps to rebuild soil health by restoring microbial life depleted by construction, compaction, or chemicals. Healthy living soil helps to increase resilience against drought, diseases, and other difficulties—reducing the need for chemical inputs and supporting a more sustainable landscape.

One of the biggest problems with lawn care is the belief that our yards are disconnected from the natural world around them. In fact, butterflies, birds, and worms use our yards too. By working with natural systems and using tools like compost tea, we can not only have a healthier lawn for less money and with less work, but also a lawn that is less harmful to the natural systems around us.

So pour your lawn a cup of compost tea today.