Organic Lawn Care

Elevate Your Curb Appeal: The Turf-Tone Evolution at Shannon Garden Center

For decades, homeowners have trusted the "Tone" family of fertilizers—Holly-tone, Plant-tone, and Tomato-tone—to nourish their gardens. Now, Shannon Landscape & Garden Center is thrilled to announce that the legend has come to the lawn. We are officially in stock with the newly relaunched Espoma Organic Turf-tone® line, bringing professional-grade, family-safe nutrition to your front door.

Why Turf-tone is a Game-Changer

Originally launched in 1961, Turf-tone was Espoma’s very first lawn food. It’s back and better than ever, specifically formulated to provide a deep, lush green without the harsh chemicals found in traditional synthetic fertilizers.

What makes Turf-tone different? It’s the Bio-tone® difference. Every bag is infused with beneficial microbes that biologically enhance the soil, promoting stronger root systems and improved drought resistance.

Features You’ll Love:

Won’t Burn Your Lawn: Unlike high-salt synthetic fertilizers, Turf-tone’s slow-release nitrogen provides a gentle, sustained feeding that won't scorch your grass, even in the heat of a Connecticut summer.

Safe for Kids and Pets: You don’t have to keep the family off the grass for days. Our organic-approved formula is non-toxic and environmentally friendly.

Non-Staining Iron: Get that deep, "golf-course green" look without worrying about rust-colored stains on your driveway or sidewalk.

Superior Coverage: A single 28 lb. bag covers up to 5,000 square feet, making it an efficient choice for any residential yard.

The All-Season Solution

At Shannon Garden Center, we know that Connecticut lawns face unique challenges, from icy winters to humid summers. The Turf-tone line is designed to work as a complete system:

Product	Best Used	Key Benefit
Turf-tone All Season	Early/Late Spring	Rapid greening and long-term feeding.
Turf-tone Weed Preventer	Early Spring	Prevents dandelions and crabgrass naturally.
Turf-tone Fall Winterizer	Late Autumn	Boosts potassium for winter hardiness.
Turf-tone Lawn Starter	Planting/Sodding	Promotes quick root establishment for new turf.

Product

Best Used

Key Benefit

Turf-tone All Season

Early/Late Spring

Rapid greening and long-term feeding.

Turf-tone Weed Preventer

Early Spring

Prevents dandelions and crabgrass naturally.

Turf-tone Fall Winterizer

Late Autumn

Boosts potassium for winter hardiness.

Turf-tone Lawn Starter

Planting/Sodding

Promotes quick root establishment for new turf.

Expert Tips for Application

To get the most out of your Turf-tone application, follow these simple steps from our in-house experts:

Mow First: Cut your grass to a height of about 3 inches before applying to ensure the granules reach the soil surface.

Apply to Dry Lawn: Use a broadcast or drop spreader for even coverage. Overlap your passes slightly to prevent "striping."

Water In: While Turf-tone won't burn, a light watering after application helps activate the Bio-tone microbes and speeds up the greening process.

Visit Us Today

Don't settle for a "good enough" lawn when you can have a "Shannon Garden Center" lawn. Our shelves at 1111 Honeyspot Road in Stratford are fully stocked with the entire Turf-tone family. Whether you're rehabbing a tired lawn or maintaining a masterpiece, our team is ready to provide the expert advice you need to succeed.

Stop by Shannon Landscape & Garden Center this week and experience the organic revolution!