There are many ways to make a improvements to your lawn maintenance without the use of toxic chemicals. These practices are safe for your family, you and pets, as well as the environment.


Organic methods emphasize cultural control like aerating and mowing high, which help fortify grass's natural resistance to weeds and pests. They also encourage earthworms to aerate and leave a layer of castings which increase microbial activity and reduce compaction.


Improved Soil Health



Healthy soil is a good source of a wide range of microorganisms that can convert nutrients into soluble foods that the roots can absorb. A lawn that has an abundance of beneficial organisms is more resistant to disease and pests.


Water retention is also enhanced by soil health. This makes the system less vulnerable to drought and more resilient to low water supplies.


Organic fertilizers are organic and biodegradable and provide the right amount and quality of important nutrients, including nitrogen (N) as well as potassium (K) and phosphorus (P). They release them slowly and over time, promoting healthier soil and root systems of plants.


The best method to determine the needs of your soil's nutrient levels is through a soil test, available at your local University of Rhode Island Extension center at no cost. A soil test can reveal any deficiencies in nutrients and provide you with the amount of a particular mineral, organic, or biostimulant, should be applied.


Less Fertilizing



Synthetic fertilizers (also called inorganic fertilizers or chemical fertilizers) were developed after WWII to increase yields for crops. They are usually derived from natural gas, rock fragments, or nitrogen gas.


When applied to soil, organic fertilizers quickly offer nutrients in the form of ammonium or nitrate Ions. Ionic forms of nutrients are readily available to plants' immediate absorption and can result in rapid growth and greenery.


Over time, chemicals can alter the soil's PH balance and lead to a toxic buildup of certain nutrients. They can also affect soil structure and dehydration that can lead to a loss of nutrients and water.


Organic fertilizers enhance soil's structure and enhance its capacity to hold water. Over time, organic lawncare fertilizers can also promote the activity of soil microorganisms necessary for healthy soil. This improves the health of plants and reduces the need pull weeds.


Less Weeds



If your lawn is free of chemicals, weeds are less likely to grow. It's also a safer area for pets and children to play.


A lawn that is weed-free is more durable over the long run. Chemicals used to control weeds could take away the soil's natural ability to fight weeds.


The weeds will begin to overtake healthy grass, causing problems like dandelions and crabgrass.


It is a good idea also to cut your grass more than usual and to remove more leaves in one go to ensure that the grass roots can replace them with food resources.


Another good weed-fighting technique is to include organic mulches in the soil. Adding organic mulches to the soil by adding straw or bark mulch and grass clippings can keep weeds out and also add nutrients.


Better water retention



A lawn that is free of chemicals will hold and drain water better than soil that has been heavily fertilized with synthetic fertilizers. This stops the runoff from contaminating groundwater or surface water, and also animal habitats.


Healthy soils are also beneficial for the environment as they aid in retaining carbon in the atmosphere. This is a critical bulwark against climate changes. In addition healthy soils have a wealth of beneficial microbes that break down and release nutrients from the waste products.


This makes a lawn more self-sufficient as the nutrients it needs can be stored and utilized when required. A soil test can help determine whether your soil is deficient in vital minerals. This can be easily remedied by using mineral supplements. They can be prepared using natural sources like seaweed extract or fish oil, kelp fish emulsion or plant hormones.