Health Matters: This Spring, Make a Choice To Go Organic with Lawn Care
Taking a more organic approach to lawn management is not just eco-friendly—it's healthy, too
Submitted by the Needham Public Health Department Did you know that Americans directly apply approximately 70 million pounds of pesticides to home lawns and gardens each year? In the pursuit of greener lawns, birds and other wildlife are killed and important water resources are affected. These chemicals collect on our shoes and are tracked in to our homes. In some neighborhoods it seems to be a contest to have the greenest lawn. A lot of water is wasted to maintain this artificial green. It may be time to start thinking of kicking the green lawn habit. If you are thinking of transitioning your lawn to organic, here is an overview of what you need to know about going green. The key to a healthy lawn is healthy soil and good mowing, watering…
Kait
12:26 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Great information! One thing to keep in mind is that organic fertilizers can be CHEAPER than chemical right off the bat. You just need to know where to shop. Holganix (www.Holganix.com) is a cheaper way to go green. Another great thing to keep in mind are compost teas. The article went over it in brief but it's important to know that utilizing compost teas can drastically reduce your need for … more ›