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Well maintained, fertilized lawns are BETTER for the environment than non-fertilized lawns. Properly fertilized lawns have healthy root systems, which do a better job of holding soil in place and retaining water.
Memorial weekend is a great time to get your next application of Milorganite down for both Northern (cool) and Southern (warm) grasses.
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Five Steps to a Beautiful Organic Lawn This Spring
By Joe Lamp'l Host of Growing a Greener World®
Junk food. That's how I think of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides when it comes to lawncare.
When you're hungry- really hungry- what do you reach for to satisfy that craving? Something that fills you up and tastes decadently delicious (but with no nutritional value)? Or do you tend to pick whole foods that both fuel your body and offer bigger-picture health benefits.
Organically managed lawns have better soil health, promotes deeper roots, and better water retention capacity. Bottom line, they're more drought-tolerant and require less supplemental irrigation. Read more…
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Grow Your Best Tomato Yet
By Melinda Myers Horticulture Expert
Nothing beats the "flavor of fresh from the garden" tomatoes. Make this your biggest and tastiest tomato harvest yet with proper planting and care.
Give them a Good Home - Whether you garden in the ground or a container, select a sunny location for your tomato plants. You'll be picking more tomatoes and dealing with fewer disease problems when your plants receive eight or more hours of sunlight. Read more...
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