Here's what we're doing to prepare for the 2020 growing season amidst the coronavirus pandemic
Updated 4/24/2020: Lawn companies have been given to go-ahead to work again! The world seems a bit topsy-turvy right now with COVID-19 occupying much of our thoughts and newsfeeds. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a series "stay-at-home" orders to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, and on April 24, the governor extended it through May 15. BUT, the executive order now allows lawn and landscape companies to operate fully, as long as workers adhere to proper social distancing practices and the implementation of increased health and safety measures.
1. We’re taking every precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including:
2. With Gov. Whitmer's executive order to "stay at home," we're taking precautions, and heeding the state's new requirements, and with the relaxation of some work rules, now we're getting back to work. Our lawn fertilization doesn't begin until May, so we will be getting to work as planned. We will also begin phasing in delivery of Worm Compost, alfalfa meal, Raw Biochar and Worm Tea on May 1. We're a bit back-logged, so we'll be delivering in the order that requests for product came in. We're also returning to face-to-face lawn consults for new customers, but will continue to maintain a six-foot distance, stay outdoors, and wear a mask while discussing services.
3. We have received higher-than-normal requests for Worm Compost this off-season. People, it seems, are preparing to garden like never before. Therefore, as of late March, we are currently sold out of Worm Compost until our worms can digest some more rotten produce and produce some more castings. Thank you for being patient with the worms (and us!).
5. Finally, we know these are stressful times, and we truly value each and every one of our customers, and hope you are all staying healthy (both emotionally and physically). Take the time to spend some time outdoors. There’s a good chance many of us will be spending more time in our yards than ever before this year. We are excited to continue giving you a healthy lawn that you can feel good about playing on. As always, feel free to reach out and talk to us if you have any questions or concerns. We're available by phone: 616.594.0693. And email: office@GoodSweetEarth.com.
1. We’re taking every precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including:
- Implementation of lawncare safety protocols (as presented by the Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association).·
- Frequent washing of hands with soap and water;
- The use of hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when we’re outside the home and unable to use soap and water;
- The practice of “social distancing” by staying at least six feet away from customers when talking with them and no longer going into people’s homes when we’re doing lawn and garden consults;
- We do plan on doing face-to-face consults, again, while maintaining the six-foot buffer and wearing a mask. We had been doing consult via email and FaceTime, but now that we've been cleared to return to the field, it's much more effective if we can see a customer's lawn when discussing service options.
- And as challenging as it’s been, Steve has finally broken himself of the habit of shaking hands.
2. With Gov. Whitmer's executive order to "stay at home," we're taking precautions, and heeding the state's new requirements, and with the relaxation of some work rules, now we're getting back to work. Our lawn fertilization doesn't begin until May, so we will be getting to work as planned. We will also begin phasing in delivery of Worm Compost, alfalfa meal, Raw Biochar and Worm Tea on May 1. We're a bit back-logged, so we'll be delivering in the order that requests for product came in. We're also returning to face-to-face lawn consults for new customers, but will continue to maintain a six-foot distance, stay outdoors, and wear a mask while discussing services.
3. We have received higher-than-normal requests for Worm Compost this off-season. People, it seems, are preparing to garden like never before. Therefore, as of late March, we are currently sold out of Worm Compost until our worms can digest some more rotten produce and produce some more castings. Thank you for being patient with the worms (and us!).
5. Finally, we know these are stressful times, and we truly value each and every one of our customers, and hope you are all staying healthy (both emotionally and physically). Take the time to spend some time outdoors. There’s a good chance many of us will be spending more time in our yards than ever before this year. We are excited to continue giving you a healthy lawn that you can feel good about playing on. As always, feel free to reach out and talk to us if you have any questions or concerns. We're available by phone: 616.594.0693. And email: office@GoodSweetEarth.com.