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10 Ways to a Greener Lawn without any PesticidesAlways be ready on spring time and be an environment friendly individual. The list mention are 10 possible ways to make your lawn greener without using any pesticides. •Choose the right grass and a drough-tolerant grass seed. When shopping for grass seed, select suitable varieties or fescues and spread them on your lawn every fall (over-seeding). A thick lawn crowds out weeds. •Mow high. To discourage weeds, keep your lawn mower blade sharp and at a height of 3 inches or 7 centimetres. Never cut off more than one-third of the
•Top-dress and fertilize. Lawns should be fertilized in the spring and again in the •Let your lawn breathe. Aerate your lawn by removing small plugs of earth to allow •Let your lawn soak up 2-3 cm (1 inch) of water, once a week, early in the morning, to promote deep root growth. If it has rained, adjust your watering. Use a rain gauge to measure water levels. •Remove thatch. Thatch is a thick compacted layer of dead plants and grass •Develop a tolerance for a few dandelions, weeds and insects. Most insects are NOT harmful and some are important to our environment. •Dig out weeds and their roots by hand. Pour boiling water on weeds that are growing between patio stones. Use a stick or your hands to knock unwanted insects off plants into a dish of soapy water. •Consider alternative plants. Alternatives to grass include trees, shrubs, perennials, |
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