How You Can Make Your Lawn Care Organic

CENTURY 21 Mertz & Associates July 18, 2022

You want your yard to look its best, but you're concerned about exposing your family and pets to a host of potentially dangerous chemicals commonly found in lawn care products. Fortunately, there are multiple organic ways to enhance the appearance of your yard without turning to traditional lawn care techniques. In addition to being safer for your household, organic lawn care is also better for the environment. Our real estate agents suggest following these tips to make your lawn care more organic.

Choose Grass That's Suited to Your Area – A common reason that many homeowners turn to commercial lawn care products is that the grass they're trying to care for isn't suited to their home's outdoor traffic and their area's climate. Look for grass that needs sun and shade amounts that are compatible with the local weather. Pick a grass variety that's suited to your plans for your yard. If you know that pets and kids will constantly be playing on your lawn, you'll want a grass that can stand up to high traffic. Selecting a suitable species of grass will also reduce the need for additional watering.
Use Physical Labor to Remove Weeds – Though weed-control products filled with chemicals do kill weeds, they're not the most effective alternative for long-term weed control. Instead, your best option is to pull the weeds so that they don't disperse seeds throughout your yard. When adding your home to the inventory of Lewisburg homes for sale, pulling your weeds ensures that your lawn and gardens appear neat to potential homebuyers.
Embrace Mulch – Mulch is an excellent addition to your yard. A layer of mulch around your trees and bushes and in your gardens that's a few inches thick will suffocate weeds. As the mulch naturally decomposes, it puts nutrients back into your soil.
Have Your Soil Tested – See what nutrients your soil is lacking by having your soil tested. This will let you know what organic items you need to add to make your soil healthier. For example, if your soil has low calcium levels, adding gypsum can raise the levels.
Create a Compost Pile – Laying a thin layer of compost enhances your soil's structure by adding bacteria, algae, and other organisms that improve the health of your soil. If your compost pile needs more time, you can purchase compost from a nursery or lawn and garden store. Spread a half-inch layer throughout your lawn and gardens.
Cut Your Grass to the Appropriate Height – A healthy lawn is efficient at preventing weed germination and fighting off disease. However, cutting your grass too short can impact the health of your grass. Cool-season grasses should be between 3 and 4 inches in height, while warm-season grasses can be trimmed to an inch or inch and a half tall.

By making a few changes to your lawn care routine, you can embrace organic methods that are beneficial to the environment and your family. Interested in buying a home with more outdoor space? Contact us today to start your search!