Organic lawn care is an excellent option for you to keep your lawn to appear its best and protect the environment. It's a healthy alternative to synthetic lawn chemicals that can be harmful to you and your family.


The transition to an organic lawn can take a while, but it's worth the effort. Your lawn will eventually be chemical-free.


Weed Control



Organic lawn care programs offer organic, chemical-free methods for controlling weeds. These methods are intended to create a healthy, low maintenance lawn that can outcompete the weeds and avoid weed invasions.


Organic weed control is often somewhat more difficult than conventional methods for controlling weeds however, with the right methods and perseverance you can maintain your lawn healthy without using any chemicals. There are a variety of organic weed control options, however, we will concentrate on four popular options:


A common method for controlling weeds involves using vinegar. As an organic weed control agent, you can choose to use both straight acetic acid (available in hardware stores) or horticultural-white vinegar. Applying spot treatments to weeds as soon as they appear is the key. To aid the vinegar to stick to plants, you can use liquid dish soap or Acetic acid. Household vinegar is not strong enough to kill the weeds by itself and so repeated applications are required.


Fertilization



Fertilizer is an element of an organic lawn program that supplies nutrients and improves soil structure. Your organic lawn's success depends on the type of fertilizer that you use.


Nitrogen is a vital fertilizer for your lawn. Organic fertilizers provide nitrogen in a slow-release form which reduces the chance of it leaching into waterways.


Natural organic fertilizers release nitrogen by the microbial activity that occurs in moist, warm soils. This is when soil microbes are the most active and the late spring and summer are the best times to release nitrogen.


You can also make use of compost as part of an organic lawn program. It can improve the structure and quality of soils that are clay- or sandy-based, trapping and slowing down the loss of nutrients.


It may also help remove pesticides from the lawn. After applying chemical fertilizers it could be beneficial to include compost in the soil.


Watering



It is vital to water your lawn as part of an organic program. Morning is the ideal time to water because the sun is low in the sky and the temperature is cool.


In the evening, watering your garden can encourage composting, which is beneficial to soil health as well as control of weeds. It is also a great method to help reduce the amount of water that is pumped into our streams and rivers.


It will take more work to transform your yard from a conventional one to one that is organic. Your lawn may not reach its full potential for a long time. It will require commitment to organic yard practices like improving soil quality by increasing the height of mowing, and incorporating organic fertilizers into the landscape. It will require a lot of knowledge, including a deep understanding of weeds and pests and how to manage them naturally. The result will be a lush green lawn that is safe for both pets and humans.


Mowing



Mowing your lawn is crucial to ensure your grass stays at the proper height, which will help reduce water loss and assisting the soil retain moisture. Longer grass shades the soil, which prevents the seedlings of weeds from germinating and also reduces disease risks.


Grass clippings can also be used as natural fertilizer. The soil microbes convert the nutrients contained in your clippings into plant-based forms.


A healthy population of soil microbes also improves the ability of soil to store water, increasing its permeability. This is particularly beneficial in areas of the country with seasonal drought.


To get started, have your soil tested by local extension services that is often associated with a state-run university or a commercial soil testing company. This will allow you to determine any mineral or nutrient deficiencies in your soil, and help you determine the best organic amendments that will improve the fertility of your soil.