Organic Lawn Care Tips You Must Try

It’ll take a little work and patience, but you can ditch the chemicals and still have healthy green grass. Here are few organic lawn care tips from the experts to help you make the switch.

Recognize Your Soil

Having your yard’s soil tested can help you determine your soil’s pH level, the right seed for your lawn and the best way to deal with weeds because weeds are indicators of soil conditions.

Only Trim When Necessary

When it comes to trimming, make sure your lawnmower’s blade is sharp and only mow when needed. That’s because once the weather heats up, your grass may go undeveloped and require little to no mowing at all. When you do trim, don’t cut it too short, and make sure you mow during the cooler hours, later in the day.

Be Smart About Watering

For organic lawn care to work, you’ve got to do certain tasks at certain times, and that comprises watering. You should only water early in the day, preferably before 9 a.m. Start with a target of just one inch (2.5 cm) per week, but make adjustments depending on your area’s rainfall.

Fertilize with Compost

Go for a natural fertilizer—compost! Compost is about as natural as you can get. It boosts soil by aiding the growth of useful microbes, neutralizing soil pH and providing nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. When the pile has a dark brown, moist and earthy regularity and smell, it is ready for use. The compost particles should be fine or small and granular in order to be spread on your lawn.

Don’t Fear Bugs       

Bugs can be beneficial to your lawn. Only about two per cent of the insects in your lawn are usually pests. They serve as food to trap beneficial insects, birds and other predators into your landscape.

Try an Electric, Battery-Powered or Manual Mower

If you’re serious about organic lawn care, consider substituting your gas-powered lawn mower to cut back on fossil fuel use. Gas-powered tools consume fuel and can contaminate soil or water due to escapes.

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