ORGANIC
lawn care
what is
Watering less frequently but longer
reaches beneath the root zone where it
will promote deep root growth.
Keeping the grass cut to at least
three inches provides shade to
prevent weed seed germination
and helps to retain water in the
soil.
Not using chemical pesticides or
synthetic fertilizers means
nutrient-rich soil with living
organisms, biodiversity, microbial
balance, and a strong root network.
NEMATODES
PROTOZOA
Over-Seeding and Aerating in
the spring and fall improves turf
thickness and density – a natural
defense against weed
infestation.
Leaving grass clippings after
mowing allows nutrients to recycle
back into the soil, replenishing
nitrogen & moisture.
Adding soil amendments such as
amino acids, humates, and
cold-water kelp extract supports
the Soil Food Web. This community
of symbiotic organisms increases
plant nutrition by enhancing soil
biology & health.
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COMPOST
BACTERIA
Improving soil health with
compost tea, which is full
of microbial life, fertilizes
the lawn from the source
by making nutrients readily
available for uptake.
TEA
Conventional Lawn Care's Toxic Truth
source: www.ecologicallawncare.com
Between 500 & 1000 insect and weed species have developed pesticide resistance since 1945.
%
ARTHROPODS
30-60
of urban fresh water is
used for watering lawns.
17,000 pesticide products
are currently on the market.
Lawns cover between 30-50 million acres in the U.S.
60
million
pounds of Roundup are used per year.
The National Academy of Sciences found homeowners use up
to 10 times more chemical pesticides per acre than farmers do.
In the U.S., about 110,000 pesticide poisonings are reported
by poison control centers each year. About 23,000 people
visit the emergency room for the same reason.