Community Advocate • Friday, April 12, 2013 • Spring Home Improvement • 11
Organic fertilizers, pesticides best for spring yard work Believe it or not, it is spring. For most of us it’s been months since we have caught a glimpse of our lawns. As you all know it has been quite a snowy winter and our beloved lawns are thriving below the “white stuff ” ready to spring into action. It’s safe to say a little care goes a long way when preparing your lawn to look its best for the season. For starters (and of course after the snow disappears), walk your property and remove all broken limbs that have fallen onto your lawn. Removing the branches makes it easier to hand-rake the entire lawn. It is important to start the season with a lawn free of debris to get the best results for the season. We suggest using an organic approach for your lawn and landscape needs this year. In years past we all applied chemical-based fertilizers and pesticides to obtain the nicest lawn in the neighborhood. However, you have to ask yourselves at what cost do you need to have the
Organic treatments are not only good for us; they are good for the environment. By using organics, we are reducing our own carbon footprint , leaving more resources for the children of the future.
nicest lawn? Fortunately, you can still obtain the perfect lawn by using an organic approach to fertilizing and pest control. The goal with organics is to treat the soil and unlock the nutrients that lie within it subsequently neutralizing the soils PH level. I recommend
gathering a soil sample and having it tested for the PH level before beginning the organic fertilization process. This will provide a starting point for your treatments. Neutral soil will produce a healthy lawn, which is your best defense against weeds, insects and disease.
One of the best ways to safely control ant, flea and tick problems is with an organic approach. Imagine having the ability to spray an organic cedar oil mixture once a month that will give you an insect-free backyard to relax in. Sounds like everybody’s dream.
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