Earth Groomers Inc Information

Earth Groomers was founded in 1998 by Steven Davidson as a local, full service, landscape company. Their focus is to make and keep their clients properties looking outstanding, while making better environmental decisions. Prior to forming Earth Groomers Steven worked for an established local lawn care company, "I not only saw but I helped them distribute the many gallons and pounds of synthetic chemicals they spread routinely, all the while thinking to myself this can't be the only way to have a nice lawn". Frustrated with spending every day spreading chemicals, after several months Steven moved on to another job. Steven eventually began to take on a few lawn care clients of his own, and decided from the start "I will provide my customers with a beautiful and safe lawn while not using so many chemicals". Then taking courses at Rutgers, and reading feverishly Steven learned everything he could about business and landscaping. With attention to detail and top notch customer service his client base flourished and it became necessary to turn his passion into a full time business. Now Earth Groomers has entered a new chapter, the company's focus has always been to give customers a valuable service, quality landscape designs, use less or no pesticides, and organic fertilizer. Up until a few years ago the organics were not promoted, "it was just what we did, because it worked". Word spread and people began calling about the reduced pesticide use and organic lawn care programs. It was apparent more and more people were concerned about the environment (our bay), and especially their children's and pet's health. The requests for service continued to increase steadily, and in 2003 Earth Groomers began to offer a program using completely no pesticides and no synthetic fertilizers. Earth Groomers has become industry experts in organics and in 2007 became one of the few companies in NJ to be NOFA accredited. NOFA accreditation requires participation in a 50 hour class that is followed by a 4 hour test on acquired skills. An additional 8 hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain accreditation. Earth Groomers is also involved with the Ecological Landscape Association, Professional Land care Network, our local chamber of commerce and several local environmental commissions. Earth Groomers specializes in providing better environmental choices when it comes to all facets of landscaping. They landscaped one of the first LEED certified residences in New Jersey and have assisted with green roof design and installation.