The guiding principle of organic lawn care is to nourish the soil. In this way, it differs fundamentally from chemical lawn care, which focuses on feeding the grass. Restoring and protecting soil health is crucial for the maintenance of a lush, naturally pest and disease resistant turf. Healthy soil is alive. A diverse collection of organisms interact in complex and intricate ways. Together they break down organic matter, make nutrients available for plant uptake and aerate the soil.
The switch to organics is part of the growing awareness on the part of people everywhere that both our health and environment are threatened by chemicals from a myriad of sources. By adopting ecological practices you are making a small but important ecological contribution to the global effort. |