Business
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Thrive Fertilizing oers organic fertilizer that is safe for pets and humans alike.
Thrive Fertilizing is owned by husband and wife Greg and Aimee Bennet and their son, Jake Bennet.
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Thrive Fertilizing oers pet-safe, eco-conscious lawn solutions With over 27 years of experience o ering fertil- ization services in Kingwood through his parents’ company, Greg Bennet said he witnessed rsthand the damage traditional lawn chemicals can cause to the environment. In 2022, Greg—along with his wife, Aimee Bennet, and their son, Jake Bennet—decided to join forces and start their own fertilizing business to o er a more holistic and environmentally friendly approach. Founded as Kingwood Fertilizing, the company rebranded to Thrive Fertilizing in January and expanded from Kingwood to serve the northeast Houston communities of Humble, Porter, New Caney and Oakhurst as well as central Houston neighborhoods including Oak Forest, Spring Branch, Bellaire, The Galleria and Memorial. What’s special about it? With a focus on creating natural fertilizers from organic inputs and avoiding harmful chemicals, the Bennets said Thrive Fertilizing is dedicated to growing healthy lawns while supporting a more sustainable environment. “We’re taking raw materials that are from
Mother Nature and putting them back into soils that people may naturally not have at their house,” Jake Bennet said. Aimee Bennet said a big part of Thrive Fertiliz- ing is to ensure their products are safe for pets and humans. Jake Bennet said conventional fertilizing companies who use lawn chemicals are required to wear protective clothing or hazmat suits due to the highly concentrated chemicals. In addition, customers are asked to avoid their lawns for up to 48 hours to avoid exposure to toxic chemicals. By contrast, Thrive Fertilizing provides fertiliz- ers that are safe for its customers, pets and appli- cators alike and don’t require extra precautions. “Everything we put down, we make in-house, and it’s safe for pets and it’s safe for us as applica- tors,” Jake Bennet said. What else? While fertilizer is an essential component for a healthy lawn, Greg Bennet said lawns should be consistently maintained to avoid issues such as weeds, which can indicate an unhealthy lawn. As far as providing water-wise care, Thrive Fer- tilizing provides components needed to maintain a healthy lawn without the need for excess water. “A lot of the inputs that we put down actually break up soil compaction, similar to mechanical aeration,” Jake Bennet said. “So every time we get rain, getting those nutrients to stay on the property, creates a holding capacity for water and nutrients.”
Thrive Fertilizing rebranded from Kingwood Fertilizing in January to expand their services beyond Kingwood.
Fertilizing services
Lawn fertilization services: creates lawns that are aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly
Shrub and plant fertilization services: helps grow thicker, greener shrubs and plants
Deep root tree fertilization services: promotes stronger roots, healthier canopies and long-lasting tree vitality
Based in Kingwood; service area includes Bellaire, The Galleria, Humble, Kingwood, Memorial, New Caney, Oak Forest, Oakhurst, Porter and Spring Branch www.thrivefertilizing.com
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