Organic Lawns
Mary Johnson
What differentiates an organic lawn from the rest? Organic
lawns can be lush, green, healthy spaces, just like their
chemically treated counterparts. The difference is that organic
lawns are free of the harmful pesticides, herbicides, and
commercial fertilizers that can pose a threat to the
environment, pets, and even humans.
Organic methods provide a safe, effective, responsible
alternative to using pesticides and other chemicals for
successful growth, control and maintenance. Combining advanced
organic products with traditional gardening techniques, organic
lawn care can be a relatively easy and incredibly rewarding way
to support a truly healthy, vibrantly green lawn.
Organic Lawn Fertilizer
To realize your goal of having a thriving lawn with green grass
all around, your first step is to ensure that the soil in which
the grass will grow is healthy. While some homeowners choose to
use chemical fertilizers, these products can have future adverse
effects on soil health. Those who practice natural lawn care
will choose an organic fertilizer instead of a commercial
product. Lawns benefit from the slow-release effect of organic
fertilizers, which provide vital nutrients without the risk of
burning or otherwise harming the grasses.
Because organic fertilizers are made of natural products, they
help to support the health and vitality of both the grass and
soil, lengthening and strengthening grass roots, and helping to
deter pests and diseases.
Seaweed
A traditional organic lawn care favorite known for its
beneficial properties is seaweed. Loaded with trace elements
like zinc, magnesium and iron, regular seaweed applications can
help support plant health and root development. Additionally,
these trace elements can help fight off fungal diseases. Aside
from being extremely beneficial to the health of your lawn,
seaweed is also quite inexpensive. Bathing your lawn and garden
with liquid seaweed is truly affordable way to support your
beautiful organic lawn. Experts recommend that you apply
seaweed at least once per month, but even less frequent
applications will produce beneficial results.
Water Early and Deeply
Grass, like most living things, needs water in order to thrive.
Without water, grass will whither, turn brown, and eventually
die. A healthy and productive watering session involves more
than sprinkling a few drops of water here and there, or hosing
down the entire area. Practicing organic lawn care requires
that you give your grass about one inch of water once per week.
Light, frequent sprinklings will encourage the shallow roots
that grasses have. Water as early as possible to give the lawn
and garden a healthy start to the day. If you wait until the
afternoon or evening, the lawn may develop a fungal invasion
due to insufficient evaporation. Finally, be thorough in your
watering to avoid brown patches and wasted water.
Practice organic lawn care as an alternative to applying
chemical fertilizers and pesticides. You’ll find that natural
methods can be easier and more cost efficient, while providing
the lush, green lawn you desire. Best of all, the environment
will be able to breathe a little easier.
About The Author: Mary Johnson writes for several web sites,
including http://tobud.com and
http://home-blog.com
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