Organic Lawn Care Products
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Toggle Healthy soil status
Healthy soil
Toggle Test the pH of your soil. status
Test the pH of your soil.
Grass grows best in soil that is slightly alkaline, with reading on the pH scale of about 6.5 to 7. You can buy pH test kits at your local garden center or home improvement store.
Toggle Adjust the pH. status
Adjust the pH.
If your pH test reveals a reading that is below 6.5, you will want to spread a layer of garden lime over your entire lawn using a spreader. If the reading is above 7, you should spread a layer of elemental sulfur.
Toggle Fertilize your lawn. status
Fertilize your lawn.
Use a balanced, organic fertilizer twice a year for best results. Apply the first application when the grass starts greening up in the spring. Apply the second application in early fall. To avoid burning your grass, follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully and consider using a slow-release fertilizer.
Toggle Apply a layer of compost. status
Apply a layer of compost.
A ½ inch layer of compost spread across your whole lawn is like an instant boost of energy for healthy growth. You can apply homemade or store-bought compost in conjunction with your organic fertilizer application.
Toggle Healthy growth status
Healthy growth
Toggle Tackle weeds. status
Tackle weeds.
If you have a few weeds in your lawn, take heart. They actually add a bit of biodiversity to an otherwise stagnant habitat. If weeds are plentiful, killing your grass, or starting to take over, an organic weed-killer should do the trick. These organic lawn care products are safe for humans and pets, and only kill broad-leaved plants, leaving your lush lawn behind.
Toggle Plant grass seed to cover bald spots. status
Plant grass seed to cover bald spots.
If you've got bare dirt in your lawn, gently loosen the soil with a rake and plant a thick layer of perennial grass seed. Cover this with some compost and keep the area moist. In a matter of days you will have tiny sprouts. In a few weeks, your bare spots will have disappeared.
Toggle Water sparingly. status
Water sparingly.
Watering your lawn too much will actually inhibit healthy growth by acting as a crutch for your lawn. Only water during dry spells, and be sure to water deeply to penetrate the root tips.
Toggle Check for signs of pests. status
Check for signs of pests.
Many critters can live happily in your lawn without causing damage. There are also plenty of nuisance pets that love lawns, and a few can wreak havoc if not controlled. If you suspect that insects are damaging your lawn, be proactive.
Toggle Take pictures of the damage and the insect if you can find it. status
Take pictures of the damage and the insect if you can find it.
Toggle Research the pest using the internet, or bring in your damaged grass or an insect specimen to your local nursery. status
Research the pest using the internet, or bring in your damaged grass or an insect specimen to your local nursery.
Plant and garden experts will help you with pest identification.
Toggle Once you've identified your nuisance critter, apply an organic pesticide that will target the pest in question. status
Once you've identified your nuisance critter, apply an organic pesticide that will target the pest in question.
Toggle Take pictures of the damage and the insect if you can find it. status
Take pictures of the damage and the insect if you can find it.
Toggle Research the pest using the internet, or bring in your damaged grass or an insect specimen to your local nursery. status
Research the pest using the internet, or bring in your damaged grass or an insect specimen to your local nursery.
Plant and garden experts will help you with pest identification.
Toggle Once you've identified your nuisance critter, apply an organic pesticide that will target the pest in question. status
Once you've identified your nuisance critter, apply an organic pesticide that will target the pest in question.
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Mowing
Toggle Keep your grass high. status
Keep your grass high.
Okay, not too high, but you don’t want to go shorter than two inches. Mowing too short will encourage your grass to use up nutrient reserves to replenish growth.
Toggle Leave your clippings. status
Leave your clippings.
Grass clippings left on the lawn will provide nutrients for your grass and shade for the delicate roots just below the surface.
Toggle Keep your mower blade sharp - A dull blade will damage grass and pull out tender, new growth. status
Keep your mower blade sharp - A dull blade will damage grass and pull out tender, new growth.
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Introduction
Your lawn isn't just your pride and joy. It’s a lush habitat for beneficial insects, earthworms, birds, and other animals, plus an expansive playground for you and your family, cherished pets, and neighborhood kids. Switching to organic lawn care products will help you maintain a healthy lawn while keeping your family safe from the dangers of chemical pesticides and weed killers. Here’s a checklist to help you maintain your lawn organically throughout the year.
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Organic lawn care products Tips
- Do not apply pesticides or herbicides on a hot, rainy, or windy day.
- Always read the labels and follow instructions when using pesticides and herbicides. Just because they are organic, does not make them 100% safe. Many organic products can damage plants or harm people if they are used incorrectly.
- Plant grass seed in the late spring or early fall for optimal growing conditions.
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