At Saint Michael Catholic High School in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the sports field was once a testament to conventional lawn care practices, suffering from the heavy toll of contract cutters using equipment of all sizes, leaving ruts, cutting in the same direction, and...
Understanding the role of soil biology in lawn care has been a cornerstone of our approach with Nature’s Brew. Soil is not just a medium for plant growth; it’s a living, breathing entity teeming with life, where microbes play the starring role. Just as our...
Abstract: In this paper, we explore the nuanced role of plants commonly labeled as ‘weeds’ within the framework of lawn care, presenting them as vital contributors to soil health and ecosystem regeneration. By shifting our perspective from nuisance to...
From 2015 to 2025, the development of Nature’s Brew has been a journey of scientific exploration and innovation at Stangl’s Enviro Lawn Care. This journey began with a simple yet profound goal: to create a product that would not just feed plants but...
In 1981, at just 16 years old, I co-founded Stangl’s Lawn Spray with my father, diving into the world of lawn care with the conventional tools of the time—chemicals. For many years, our approach was standard: synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and an emphasis on...
From Conventional to Regenerative – A Journey of 44 Years: My path in lawn care began in 1981, rooted in the conventional practices of the time, heavily reliant on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to maintain the ‘perfect’ lawn. Over four...
